Volkswagen Beetle (A5) or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

2011–2019 vs 2008–2017 · Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: Beetle (A5) 4,278 mm, Scirocco III 4,256 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Beetle (A5) 310 l, Scirocco III 292 l.
Lowest consumption: Beetle (A5) 4.5 l/100 km, Scirocco III 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: Beetle (A5) 77–162 kW, Scirocco III 90–195 kW.
Standard equipment: Beetle (A5) 28 items (Beetle), Scirocco III 25 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: Beetle (A5) from €31,250 (1 listing); no Scirocco III is listed right now.

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–2019 · 12 engines · Beetle, Design, Sport, ClubSpecifications →1 listing from €31,250 →

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

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Beetle (A5)2011–20191 listing · from €31,250	Volkswagen Scirocco III2008–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,278 mm	Length4,256 mm
Width	Width1,808 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,473 mm–1,486 mm	Height1,404 mm–1,406 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,537 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance127 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume225 l–310 l	Trunk volume292 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,269 kg–1,430 kg	Curb weight1,298 kg–1,425 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2019	Production years2008–2017
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines12
Power	Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)	Power90–195 kW (122–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.5	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 184
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.0 TSI DSG	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · R 2.0 TSI 265
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBeetle · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Beetle	Items in the base trim25 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Sport	Items in the top trim35 · GT
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€31,250	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Beetle (A5) or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

Length: Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 4,278 mm, Volkswagen Scirocco III 4,256 mm (a 22 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,537 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 310 vs 292 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Beetle (A5) or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

The most frugal Volkswagen Beetle (A5) uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI); the most frugal Volkswagen Scirocco III 4.7 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 184).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Beetle (A5) or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

The strongest Volkswagen Beetle (A5) makes 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI DSG); the strongest Volkswagen Scirocco III 195 kW (265 hp) (R 2.0 TSI 265).

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