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Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSIvsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Scirocco III

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2014
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3)

3.2 FSI V6

265 hp3197 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,344 kg
    2,963 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,344kg2,963lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,197cc195cu in
Length
4,248mm167in
4,625mm182in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,394mm55in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
-
Trunk volume
312L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,006L
829L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
65L
CO2 emissions-
214g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI6.0 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V66.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
679 km
422 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,248 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.0 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,248 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
-
214 g/km
Trunk score
312 L
11.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 196 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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