Volkswagen Scirocco I or Volkswagen Scirocco II?

1974–1981 vs 1981–1992 · Coupe vs Coupe

In short

Length: Scirocco I 3,880 mm, Scirocco II 4,050 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: Scirocco I 275 l, Scirocco II 335 l.
Lowest consumption: Scirocco I 8.3 l/100 km, Scirocco II 8 l/100 km.
Power: Scirocco I 37–81 kW, Scirocco II 44–102 kW.
Standard equipment: Scirocco I 13 items (L), Scirocco II 9 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

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

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Scirocco I1974–1981no listings	Volkswagen Scirocco II1981–1992no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,880 mm	Length4,050 mm
Width	Width1,625 mm	Width1,625 mm–1,645 mm
Height	Height1,310 mm	Height1,305 mm–1,310 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume275 l	Trunk volume300 l–335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight780 kg–880 kg	Curb weight855 kg–985 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1974–1981	Production years1981–1992
Body type	Body typeCoupe	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines9
Power	Power37–81 kW (50–110 hp)	Power44–102 kW (60–139 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 1.3	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · 1.6
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.8 s · 1.6 GTI	Best 0–100 km/h8.1 s · 1.8 16V
Top speed	Top speed185 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · L	Items in the base trim9 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim23 · Storm	Items in the top trim25 · Scala
Equipment · Interior6 · 4
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 & lights2 · 0
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
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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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Volkswagen Scirocco II 4,050 mm, Volkswagen Scirocco I 3,880 mm (a 170 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,400 vs 2,400 mm. Boot: 335 vs 275 l.

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

The most frugal Volkswagen Scirocco I uses 8.3 l/100 km (1.3); the most frugal Volkswagen Scirocco II 8 l/100 km (1.6).

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

The strongest Volkswagen Scirocco I makes 81 kW (110 hp) (1.6 GTI); the strongest Volkswagen Scirocco II 102 kW (139 hp) (1.8 16V 139).

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