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

1946–2003 vs 1981–1992 · Sedan/Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm, Scirocco II 4,050 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 260 l, Scirocco II 335 l.
Lowest consumption: Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 8.4 l/100 km, Scirocco II 8 l/100 km.
Power: Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 33–37 kW, Scirocco II 44–102 kW.
Standard equipment: Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 12 items (Standard), Scirocco II 9 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Scirocco II1981–1992 · 9 engines · CL, GT, GTX, GLSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003no listings	Volkswagen Scirocco II1981–1992no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,079 mm–4,110 mm	Length4,050 mm
Width	Width1,550 mm–1,585 mm	Width1,625 mm–1,645 mm
Height	Height1,500 mm	Height1,305 mm–1,310 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 volume300 l–335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight840 kg–950 kg	Curb weight855 kg–985 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–42 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1946–2003	Production years1981–1992
Body type	Body typeSedan, Convertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines9
Power	Power33–37 kW (45–50 hp)	Power44–102 kW (60–139 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–1.6	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
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 l/100 km · 1.6
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h18 s · 1.6	Best 0–100 km/h8.1 s · 1.8 16V
Top speed	Top speed135 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Standard	Items in the base trim9 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim18 · LS	Items in the top trim25 · Scala
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
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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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm, Volkswagen Scirocco II 4,050 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,420 vs 2,400 mm. Boot: 260 vs 335 l.

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

The most frugal Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) uses 8.4 l/100 km (1.6i); the most frugal Volkswagen Scirocco II 8 l/100 km (1.6).

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

The strongest Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) makes 37 kW (50 hp) (1.6); the strongest Volkswagen Scirocco II 102 kW (139 hp) (1.8 16V 139).

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