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Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen built the Scirocco in 1977–1991 and 2008–2018. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco to the 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R. Body styles here: Hatchback and Coupé. Sold new in Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1977–1991 and 2008–2018
- Brand from
- Germany
- Body styles
- Hatchback and Coupé
- Sold new in
- Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 4 cars
How it changed
Power went from 140 hp in the 2009 Scirocco to 280 hp in the 2015 Scirocco R. It got heavier along the way: 1,379 kg for the 2009 car, 1,426 kg for the 2015. The most powerful here is the 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R at 280 hp (209 kW), more than 60% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R, in 5.7 s.
Every Scirocco in the catalog
2010 Volkswagen Scirocco R
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco
In 1974, precisely 40 years ago, the first generation VW Scirocco made its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R
The Volkswagen Scirocco is a sport compact car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen in two generations from 1974 to 1992 and a third generation from 2008 until 2018. Production of the third generation ended without a successor. It is a three-door hatchback with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The Scirocco derives its name from the Mediterranean wind.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Scirocco | 140 hp (104 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 9.3 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | 1,379 kg (3,040 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | Manual, 6 Speed |
| 2010 Scirocco R | 265 hp (198 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.0 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,419 kg (3,128 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual |
| 2015 Scirocco | 184 hp (137 kW) | 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) | 7.5 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | 1,395 kg (3,075 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual |
| 2015 Scirocco R | 280 hp (209 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 5.7 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,426 kg (3,144 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
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