Peugeot RCZ or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

2010–2015 vs 2008–2017 · Coupe vs Coupe

In short

Length: RCZ 4,287 mm, Scirocco III 4,256 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: RCZ 384 l, Scirocco III 292 l.
Lowest consumption: RCZ 5.3 l/100 km, Scirocco III 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: RCZ 115–199 kW, Scirocco III 90–195 kW.
Standard equipment: RCZ 31 items (Sport), Scirocco III 25 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: RCZ from €3,450 (1 listing); no Scirocco III is listed right now.

Peugeot RCZ2010–2015 · 5 engines · Sport, GT, R, AsphaltSpecifications →1 listing from €3,450 →

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

Only differences

better value

	Peugeot RCZ2010–20151 listing · from €3,450	Volkswagen Scirocco III2008–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,287 mm	Length4,256 mm
Width	Width1,845 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,359 mm	Height1,404 mm–1,406 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,612 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume321 l–384 l	Trunk volume292 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,395 kg	Curb weight1,298 kg–1,425 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2015	Production years2008–2017
Body type	Body typeCoupe	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines12
Power	Power115–199 kW (156–271 hp)	Power90–195 kW (122–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 HDi 163	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 184
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 1.6 THP 270 R	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · R 2.0 TSI 265
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsSport · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Sport	Items in the base trim25 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · GT	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—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
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 & lights4 · 1
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
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-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€3,450	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Peugeot RCZ or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

Length: Peugeot RCZ 4,287 mm, Volkswagen Scirocco III 4,256 mm (a 31 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,612 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 384 vs 292 l.

Which uses less fuel — Peugeot RCZ or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

The most frugal Peugeot RCZ uses 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 HDi 163); the most frugal Volkswagen Scirocco III 4.7 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 184).

Which is more powerful — Peugeot RCZ or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

The strongest Peugeot RCZ makes 199 kW (271 hp) (1.6 THP 270 R); the strongest Volkswagen Scirocco III 195 kW (265 hp) (R 2.0 TSI 265).

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