Car comparison

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIvsPeugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

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

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Volkswagen Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2009-2014
VS

Peugeot RCZ

1.6 THP

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Lightest
    1,297 kg
    2,859 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    821 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIPeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,318kg2,906lb
1,297kg2,859lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
92.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,256mm168in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,958mm77in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,362mm54in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,612mm103in
Front track
1,569mm62in
-
Rear track
1,575mm62in
-
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
312L
321L
Max trunk volume
1,006L
639L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIPeugeot RCZ 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP6,800 rpm1,700 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIPeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
31.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
1,297 kg
2,859 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 III2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 mph
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.9 s
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: 0.6 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 III2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 III2.0 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
733 km
456 mi
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
238 km/h
148 mph
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
237 km/h
147 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 III2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 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 III2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Scirocco III 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 III2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 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 III2.0 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIPeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in
Range score
733 km
456 mi
821 km
510 mi
Trunk score
312 L
11.0 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 2.0 TSIPeugeot RCZ 1.6 THP
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 9 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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