Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) or Volkswagen Scirocco I?

1946–2003 vs 1974–1981 · Sedan/Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm, Scirocco I 3,880 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Boot: Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 260 l, Scirocco I 275 l.
Lowest consumption: Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 8.4 l/100 km, Scirocco I 8.3 l/100 km.
Power: Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 33–37 kW, Scirocco I 37–81 kW.
Standard equipment: Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 12 items (Standard), Scirocco I 13 items (L).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003 · 5 engines · Standard, Export, L, LSSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Scirocco I1974–1981 · 7 engines · L, LS, TS, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003no listings	Volkswagen Scirocco I1974–1981no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,079 mm–4,110 mm	Length3,880 mm
Width	Width1,550 mm–1,585 mm	Width1,625 mm
Height	Height1,500 mm	Height1,310 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,420 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume140 l–260 l	Trunk volume275 l
Curb weight	Curb weight840 kg–950 kg	Curb weight780 kg–880 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–42 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1946–2003	Production years1974–1981
Body type	Body typeSedan, Convertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines7
Power	Power33–37 kW (45–50 hp)	Power37–81 kW (50–110 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–1.6	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 1.6i	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 1.3
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h18 s · 1.6	Best 0–100 km/h8.8 s · 1.6 GTI
Top speed	Top speed135 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · L
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Standard	Items in the base trim13 · L
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim18 · LS	Items in the top trim23 · Storm
Equipment · Interior4 · 6
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels—	R13 Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Underbody Rust Protection	Underbody Rust Protection✓	Underbody Rust Protection—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) or Volkswagen Scirocco I?

Length: Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm, Volkswagen Scirocco I 3,880 mm (a 230 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,420 vs 2,400 mm. Boot: 260 vs 275 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) or Volkswagen Scirocco I?

The most frugal Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) uses 8.4 l/100 km (1.6i); the most frugal Volkswagen Scirocco I 8.3 l/100 km (1.3).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) or Volkswagen Scirocco I?

The strongest Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) makes 37 kW (50 hp) (1.6); the strongest Volkswagen Scirocco I 81 kW (110 hp) (1.6 GTI).

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