Volkswagen Scirocco III
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Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVolkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014
2.0 TDI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.9 s
- Fastest top speed238 km/h148 mph
- Most powerful210 hp157 kW
- Lightest1,318 kg2,906 lb
- Best power-to-weight159 hp/t119 kW/t6.3 kg/hp
- Largest trunk312 L
- Best overall score53/100
- Best performance score54/100
- Best practicality score51/100
Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI
- Highest torque340 Nm251 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,222 km759 mi
- Best economy score95/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 210hp157kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 280Nm207lb-ft | 340Nm251lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,318kg2,906lb | 1,395kg3,075lb |
| Gross weight | 1,760kg3,880lb | 1,800kg3,968lb |
| Top speed | 238 km/h 148 mph | 213 km/h 132 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 83.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph Calculated | 94.2s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9s | 8.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 28.5s Calculated | 51.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5s Calculated | 8.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.9s Calculated | 16.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated | 108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton Calculated | 244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 733km456mi Calculated | 1,222km759mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,968cc120cu in |
| Length | 4,256mm168in | 4,256mm168in |
| Width | 1,810mm71in | 1,810mm71in |
| Height | 1,404mm55in | 1,406mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,578mm101in | 2,578mm101in |
| Front track | 1,569mm62in | 1,569mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,575mm62in | 1,575mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 136mm5in | - |
| Trunk volume | 312L | 312L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,006L | 1,006L |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 119g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | 5,300-6,200 rpm | 1,700-5,200 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.5 s | 8.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.9 s | 8.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 28.5 s | 51.6 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h 148 mph | 213 km/h 132 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.8 s | 10.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.6 s | 13.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.9 s | 16.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 155 km/h 96 mph | 140 km/h 87 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | 210 hp 157 kW |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 150 hp 112 kW |
Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI has 60 hp more than Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 60 hp (45 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | 1,318 kg 2,906 lb |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 213 km/h 132 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | 6.9 s |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 8.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: 1.7 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 3.0 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | 159 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 108 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | 733 km 456 mi |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 1,222 km 759 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | 210 hp 157 kW | 6.9 s | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.6 s | 213 km/h 132 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI |
| 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI |
| 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 6.9 s |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | 8.6 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 |
| VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | 108 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI | VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TDI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 210 hp 157 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.9 s | 8.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 238 km/h 148 mph | 213 km/h 132 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,318 kg 2,906 lb | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 733 km 456 mi | 1,222 km 759 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 119 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 312 L 11.0 cu ft | 312 L 11.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 159 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 108 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI | Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK | 4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.13 LC100 km | 7.88 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi | 12.67 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal | 675 L178 US gal148 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,969 LC/year | 1,181 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI
- Has 60 hp more
- Is 77 kg lighter
- Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
- Has 52 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
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI
- Has 60 Nm more
- Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 489 km (304 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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