Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125ivsVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

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

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Volkswagen Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2009

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,373 kg
    3,027 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
218hp163kW
200hp149kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
658km409mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,256mm168in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
147mm6in
-
Trunk volume
370L
292L
Max trunk volume-
755L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
50L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,190 rpm1,610 rpm5,440 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
26.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i has 18 hp more than Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,373 kg
3,027 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6.4 s
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
671 km
417 mi
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
658 km
409 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 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
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i 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
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 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
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
658 km
409 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 78 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 32 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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