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Peugeot RCZ · Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THPvsVolkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI

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

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Peugeot RCZ · Facelift 2013

R 1.6 THP

270 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015
VS

Volkswagen Scirocco III

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2014

Comparison overview

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Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    873 km
    542 mi
  • Largest trunk
    321 L
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THPVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
270hp201kW
265hp198kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,344kg2,963lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,770kg3,902lb
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
77.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
873km542mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,248mm167in
Width
1,958mm77in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,362mm54in
1,394mm55in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,561mm61in
Ground clearance
111mm4in
132mm5in
Trunk volume
321L
312L
Max trunk volume-
1,006L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
145g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THPVolkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,900 rpm6,250 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
MetricPeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THPVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
270 hp
201 kW
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP 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 Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
1,280 kg
2,822 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP5.9 s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP and Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI: 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP and Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI: 1.8 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
873 km
542 mi
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
679 km
422 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
270 hp
201 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.9 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
VehiclePeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THPVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 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
873 km
542 mi
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
-
Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 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
VehiclePeugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THPVolkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 64 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 194 km (121 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 9 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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