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Volkswagen Scirocco

1977 – 1981 Germany

The Volkswagen Scirocco was in production from 1977 to 1981. Its petrol engines range from 69 to 110 hp across 3 variants. The lightest version weighs only 780 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Volkswagen Scirocco
Body styleNot specified
Production1977 – 1981
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power69 – 110 hp
0–100 km/h8.7 – 12.5 s
Top speed162 – 185 km/h
Fuel economy8.7 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.5L 5MT FWD (69 HP)
1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 69 hp 12.5 s 162 4-speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (85 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 86 hp 11.3 s 172 4-speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 110 hp 8.7 s 185 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1457 cm3 (89 ci)
Power
51 KW @ 5600 RPM69 HP @ 5600 RPM68 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
74 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM100 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
100.6 mph (162 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155 SR13

Dimensions

Length
152.75 in (3880 mm)
Width
63.77 in (1620 mm)
Height
51.57 in (1310 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.72/53.54 in (1,390/1,360 mm)
Wheelbase
94.48 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.3 cuFT (348 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1719.6 lbs (780 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2579.4 lbs (1170 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
63 KW @ 5600 RPM86 HP @ 5600 RPM84 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
92 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM125 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
106.8 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70 SR13

Dimensions

Length
152.75 in (3880 mm)
Width
63.77 in (1620 mm)
Height
51.57 in (1310 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.72/53.54 in (1,390/1,360 mm)
Wheelbase
94.48 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.3 cuFT (348 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1852 lbs (840 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
81 KW @ 6100 RPM110 HP @ 6100 RPM109 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque
103 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM140 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
114.9 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70 SR13

Dimensions

Length
152.75 in (3880 mm)
Width
63.77 in (1620 mm)
Height
51.57 in (1310 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.72/53.54 in (1,390/1,360 mm)
Wheelbase
94.48 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.3 cuFT (348 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1763.7 lbs (800 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2667.6 lbs (1210 kg)
Length3,880 mm
Width1,620 mm
Height1,310 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb weight780 – 840 kg
Torque100 – 140 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.