Volkswagen Golf VI or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

2008–2012 vs 2008–2017 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: Golf VI 4,534 mm, Scirocco III 4,256 mm — a 28 cm difference.
Boot: Golf VI 505 l, Scirocco III 292 l.
Lowest consumption: Golf VI 4.5 l/100 km, Scirocco III 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: Golf VI 77–155 kW, Scirocco III 90–195 kW.
Standard equipment: Golf VI 26 items (Trendline), Scirocco III 25 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, MatchSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012no listings	Volkswagen Scirocco III2008–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,199 mm–4,534 mm	Length4,256 mm
Width	Width1,779 mm–1,786 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,423 mm–1,504 mm	Height1,404 mm–1,406 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–505 l	Trunk volume292 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,235 kg–1,400 kg	Curb weight1,298 kg–1,425 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2012	Production years2008–2017
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines12
Power	Power77–155 kW (105–211 hp)	Power90–195 kW (122–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	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 105	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 184
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.0 TSI GTI	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · R 2.0 TSI 265
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsTrendline · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline	Items in the base trim25 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Highline	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✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 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—
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
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)✓
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✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Golf VI or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VI 4,534 mm, Volkswagen Scirocco III 4,256 mm (a 278 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 505 vs 292 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Golf VI or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

The most frugal Volkswagen Golf VI uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105); the most frugal Volkswagen Scirocco III 4.7 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 184).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Golf VI or Volkswagen Scirocco III?

The strongest Volkswagen Golf VI makes 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI); the strongest Volkswagen Scirocco III 195 kW (265 hp) (R 2.0 TSI 265).

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