Volkswagen Scirocco (1977 – 1981) vs Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint (1976 – 1983): specs compared
The Volkswagen Scirocco is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 95 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 175 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 780 kg against 890 kg. At 4,021 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint is 141 mm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Scirocco
1977 – 1981
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud Sprint
1976 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1981 | 1976 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 110 hp | 75 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 140 Nm | 103 – 130 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 12.5 s | 10.2 – 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 162 – 185 km/h | 166 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.8 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,880 mm | 4,021 mm |
| Width | 1,620 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,310 mm | 1,306 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,456 mm |
| Curb weight | 780 – 840 kg | 890 – 915 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.