Car comparison

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-ivsVolkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI

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

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Melkus RS2000

1.8 VVTL-i

270 hp1800 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Volkswagen Scirocco III

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Lightest
    950 kg
    2,094 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    284 hp/t
    212 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    312 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-iVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
270hp201kW
265hp198kW
Torque-
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
950kg2,094lb
1,344kg2,963lb
Gross weight-
1,770kg3,902lb
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
54.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,800cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,910mm154in
4,248mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,151mm45in
1,394mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,578mm101in
Front track-
1,553mm61in
Rear track-
1,561mm61in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
312L
Max trunk volume-
1,006L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
55L
CO2 emissions
220g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-iVolkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i: Power
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i7,800 rpm-8,050 rpm
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 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
MetricMelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-iVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
270 hp
201 kW
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI and Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i: 5 hp (4 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
950 kg
2,094 lb
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
1,344 kg
2,963 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i4.9 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i and Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI and Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i: 1.7 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
270 hp
201 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.0 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
3,910 mm
153.9 in
Height
1,151 mm
45.3 in
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

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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.0 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-iVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
-
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
950 kg
2,094 lb
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
3,910 mm
153.9 in
Height
1,151 mm
45.3 in
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
Range score
-
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
220 g/km
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMelkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-iVolkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 394 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 87 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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