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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435ivsVolkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

435i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014

R 2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435iVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
306hp228kW
280hp209kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,426kg3,144lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
741km460mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,248mm167in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,377mm54in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
445L
312L
Max trunk volume-
1,006L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions-
187g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435iVolkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435iVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
306 hp
228 kW
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i has 26 hp more than Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
1,426 kg
3,144 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i5.4 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
741 km
460 mi
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.7 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
1,398 mm
55.0 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.7 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435iVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 2014R 2.0 TSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,426 kg
3,144 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,248 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Range score
741 km
460 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
-
187 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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
VehicleBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435iVolkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 133 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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