125I vs Scirocco
BMW · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Scirocco
Beats the 125I by 0.06s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Scirocco beats the 125I by a hair, finishing 0.06 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Scirocco thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
224 hp
202 hp
0–100 km/h
6.1s
6s
Top speed
240 km/h
233 km/h
Engine
I4
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
350 Nm
Price
$42,000
$35,000
Simulated race times
Distance
125I
Scirocco
100 m
6.373s
6.315s
1/8 mile
9.401s
9.333s
1/4 mile
14.088s
14.027s
1 km
25.084s
25.129s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Scirocco is $35,000 vs $42,000 for the 125I — a $7,000 gap. Power: 125I makes 22 hp more (224 vs 202). Top speed: 125I runs to 240 km/h, 7 km/h higher than Scirocco.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 125I or the Scirocco?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Scirocco is faster, beating the 125I by 0.06 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 125I vs the Scirocco?
The 125I hits 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, while the Scirocco does it in 6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 125I produces 224 hp; the Scirocco produces 202 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 125I tops out at 240 km/h, and the Scirocco reaches 233 km/h.
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