Volkswagen Golf I or Volkswagen Scirocco I?

1974–1983 vs 1974–1981 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: Golf I 3,815 mm, Scirocco I 3,880 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Golf I 340 l, Scirocco I 275 l.
Lowest consumption: Golf I 6 l/100 km, Scirocco I 8.3 l/100 km.
Power: Golf I 37–82 kW, Scirocco I 37–81 kW.
Standard equipment: Golf I 12 items (L), Scirocco I 13 items (L).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Golf I1974–1983 · 9 engines · L, LS, GL, GLSSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Golf I1974–1983no listings	Volkswagen Scirocco I1974–1981no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,705 mm–3,815 mm	Length3,880 mm
Width	Width1,610 mm–1,620 mm	Width1,625 mm
Height	Height1,390 mm–1,410 mm	Height1,310 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume240 l–340 l	Trunk volume275 l
Curb weight	Curb weight750 kg–900 kg	Curb weight780 kg–880 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1974–1983	Production years1974–1981
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Convertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines7
Power	Power37–82 kW (50–111 hp)	Power37–81 kW (50–110 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.5 D	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 1.3
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.8 s · 1.8 GTI	Best 0–100 km/h8.8 s · 1.6 GTI
Top speed	Top speed182 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsL · L
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · L	Items in the base trim13 · L
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · GLS	Items in the top trim23 · Storm
Equipment · Interior5 · 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✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 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 · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Golf I or Volkswagen Scirocco I?

Length: Volkswagen Scirocco I 3,880 mm, Volkswagen Golf I 3,815 mm (a 65 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,400 vs 2,400 mm. Boot: 275 vs 340 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Golf I or Volkswagen Scirocco I?

The most frugal Volkswagen Golf I uses 6 l/100 km (1.5 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Scirocco I 8.3 l/100 km (1.3).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Golf I or Volkswagen Scirocco I?

The strongest Volkswagen Golf I makes 82 kW (111 hp) (1.8 GTI); the strongest Volkswagen Scirocco I 81 kW (110 hp) (1.6 GTI).

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