BMW Z4 E89 or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

2009–2016 vs 2008–2017 · Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: Z4 E89 4,239 mm, Scirocco III 4,256 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Z4 E89 310 l, Scirocco III 292 l.
Lowest consumption: Z4 E89 6.6 l/100 km, Scirocco III 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: Z4 E89 115–250 kW, Scirocco III 90–195 kW.
Standard equipment: Z4 E89 29 items (Base), Scirocco III 25 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Z4 E892009–2016 · 12 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Design Pure Traction, Design Pure ImpulseSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Scirocco III2008–2017 · 12 engines · Basis, Sport, GT, R-LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Z4 E892009–2016no listings	Volkswagen Scirocco III2008–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,239 mm	Length4,256 mm
Width	Width1,790 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,291 mm	Height1,404 mm–1,406 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,496 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–123 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume310 l	Trunk volume292 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,600 kg	Curb weight1,298 kg–1,425 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2008–2017
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines12
Power	Power115–250 kW (156–340 hp)	Power90–195 kW (122–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · sDrive18i	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 184
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · sDrive35is	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · R 2.0 TSI 265
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Base	Items in the base trim25 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · M Sportpaket	Items in the top trim35 · GT
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Z4 E89 or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

Length: Volkswagen Scirocco III 4,256 mm, BMW Z4 E89 4,239 mm (a 17 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,496 mm. Boot: 292 vs 310 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Z4 E89 or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

The most frugal BMW Z4 E89 uses 6.6 l/100 km (sDrive18i); the most frugal Volkswagen Scirocco III 4.7 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 184).

Which is more powerful — BMW Z4 E89 or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

The strongest BMW Z4 E89 makes 250 kW (340 hp) (sDrive35is); the strongest Volkswagen Scirocco III 195 kW (265 hp) (R 2.0 TSI 265).

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