Scirocco 16V vs 120I
Volkswagen · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
120I
Beats the Scirocco 16V by 0.04s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 120I beats the Scirocco 16V by a hair, finishing 0.04 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 120I thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
137 hp
178 hp
0–100 km/h
7.1s
7.1s
Top speed
220 km/h
230 km/h
Engine
1.8L I4 Gas
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
230 Nm
300 Nm
Price
$35,000
$37,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Scirocco 16V
120I
100 m
6.789s
6.810s
1/8 mile
10.025s
10.034s
1/4 mile
15.051s
15.012s
1 km
26.899s
26.633s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Scirocco 16V is $35,000 vs $37,000 for the 120I — a $2,000 gap. Power: 120I makes 41 hp more (137 vs 178). Top speed: 120I runs to 230 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Scirocco 16V.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Scirocco 16V or the 120I?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 120I is faster, beating the Scirocco 16V by 0.04 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Scirocco 16V vs the 120I?
The Scirocco 16V hits 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds, while the 120I does it in 7.1 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Scirocco 16V produces 137 hp; the 120I produces 178 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Scirocco 16V tops out at 220 km/h, and the 120I reaches 230 km/h.
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