Volkswagen Scirocco III

Volkswagen Scirocco III
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The Volkswagen Scirocco III (2008–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 113 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: 13 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,250–4,260 mm RDW4,256 mm
Width1,810 mm RDW1,810 mm
Height1,390–1,410 mm RDW1,404 mm
Wheelbase2,580 mm RDW2,578 mm
Front track1,552–1,569 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,558–1,575 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,219–1,293 kg RDW1,298–1,450 kg
Mass in running order1,319–1,393 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,690–1,770 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW–
Doors2 RDW–
Performance
Top speed200–240 km/h RDW–
Torque200–380 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/50R17, 235/40R18, 225/45R17, 235/45R17, 205/55R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
4–5 years89.1% (88.3–89.9)91.0%5,573
6–8 years86.4% (86.0–86.7)86.4%37,538
9–12 years77.6% (77.3–78.0)77.9%53,184
13 years and older70.6% (70.1–71.1)69.2%34,064

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres34.1%30.0%
Suspension29.0%25.9%
Brakes26.2%27.4%
Lights and electrics14.8%17.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)7.6%8.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.5%8.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 113 versions of the Volkswagen Scirocco III

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European Union 26 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2014–20181.4 L92 kW (125 PS)Petrol125 g/km20,976
2014–20182.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel112–115 g/km25,008
2014–20182.0 L132 kW (179 PS)Petrol142–145 g/km16,050
2014–20182.0 L162 kW (220 PS)Petrol144–147 g/km2,478
2014–20182.0 L206 kW (280 PS)Petrol185–186 g/km2,224
2014–20172.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel120–125 g/km2,312
20172.0 L198 kW (269 PS)Petrol145 g/km32
20171.4 L138 kW (188 PS)Petrol126 g/km22
2015–20172.0 L–Diesel142–144 g/km1,402
2011–20151.4 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol142–147 g/km18,192
2011–20152.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel125–129 g/km50,696
2011–20151.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol149–151 g/km17,505
2011–20142.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol172–174 g/km9,181
2013–20142.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel139 g/km1,340
2011–20142.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel130–133 g/km1,700
2011–20142.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel139–142 g/km4,528
2011–20142.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Petrol187–188 g/km3,785
20131.4 L–Other fuel150 g/km1,062
20132.0 L–Other fuel129 g/km650
20132.0 L–Other fuel181 g/km52
2010–2013––Petrol154–160 g/km4,762
20112.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol179 g/km62
20101.4 L–Petrol149 g/km27,344
20102.0 L–Diesel139 g/km26,476
20102.0 L–Petrol179 g/km10,302
2010––Other fuel158 g/km40

United Kingdom 61 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–20181.4 TSI 125PS Stop-Start · 1.4 TSI 125PS Stop-Start GT · 1.4 TSI 125PS Stop-Start GT Black Edition1.4 L92 kW (125 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-Start · 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-Start GT · 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-Start GT Black Edition and 2 more trims2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start · 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start GT · 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start GT Black Edition and 2 more trims2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI 184PS DSG Stop-Start · 2.0 TDI 184PS DSG Stop-Start GT · 2.0 TDI 184PS DSG Stop-Start GT Black Edition and 2 more trims2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2016–20182.0 TDI 184PS Stop-Start · 2.0 TDI 184PS Stop-Start GT · 2.0 TDI 184PS Stop-Start GT Black Edition and 2 more trims2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
2015–20182.0 TSI 180PS DSG Stop-Start · 2.0 TSI 180PS DSG Stop-Start GT · 2.0 TSI 180PS DSG Stop-Start GT Black Edition and 2 more trims2.0 L132 kW (180 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC148 g/km
2016–20182.0 TSI 180PS Stop-Start · 2.0 TSI 180PS Stop-Start GT · 2.0 TSI 180PS Stop-Start GT Black Edition and 2 more trims2.0 L132 kW (180 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2015–20182.0 TSI 220PS DSG Stop-Start · 2.0 TSI 220PS DSG Stop-Start GTS2.0 L162 kW (220 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC148 g/km
2016–20182.0 TSI 220PS Stop-Start GTS2.0 L162 kW (220 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2015–20182.0 TSI 280PS · 2.0 TSI 280PS R2.0 L206 kW (280 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2015–20182.0 TSI 280PS DSG · 2.0 TSI 280PS DSG R2.0 L206 kW (280 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
2012–20151.4 TSI 122PS1.4 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
20151.4 TSI 160PS 7speed DSG1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
20151.4 TSI 160PS1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
20152.0 TDI 140PS BlueMotion Technology2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
20152.0 TDI 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
20152.0 CR TDI 170PS with DSG2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
20152.0 CR TDI 170PS2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20152.0 CR TDI 177PS2.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20152.0 CR TDI 177PS DSG2.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
20152.0 TDI 184PS Stop-Start2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
20152.0 TSI 180PS Stop-Start2.0 L132 kW (180 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20152.0 TSI 210PS DSG2.0 L155 kW (210 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20152.0 TSI 210PS2.0 L155 kW (210 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
20152.0 TSI 220PS Stop-Start2.0 L162 kW (220 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2012–2015R 2.0 TSI 265PS2.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
2012–2015R 2.0 TSI 265PS DSG2.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2013–20141.4 TSI 122PS1.4 L90 kW (122 PS)PetrolManual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013–20141.4 TSI 160PS 7speed DSG Basis · 1.4 TSI 160PS 7speed DSG1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)PetrolAutomatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
2013–20141.4 TSI 160PS Basis · 1.4 TSI 160PS1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)PetrolManual6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2013–20142.0 TDI 140PS BlueMotion Technology · 2.0 TDI 140PS BlueMotion Technology GT · 2.0 TDI 140PS BlueMotion Technology R-Line2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)DieselManual4.5 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
2013–20142.0 TDI 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology · 2.0 TDI 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology GT · 2.0 TDI 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology R-Line2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)DieselAutomatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2013–20142.0 CR TDI 170PS GT2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)DieselManual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2013–20142.0 CR TDI 170PS with DSG GT2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)DieselAutomatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2013–20142.0 CR TDI 177PS DSG GT · 2.0 CR TDI 177PS DSG GTS · 2.0 CR TDI 177PS DSG R-Line2.0 L130 kW (177 PS)DieselAutomatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2013–20142.0 CR TDI 177PS GT · 2.0 CR TDI 177PS GTS · 2.0 CR TDI 177PS R-Line2.0 L130 kW (177 PS)DieselManual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2013–20142.0 TSI 210PS DSG GT · 2.0 TSI 210PS DSG GTS · 2.0 TSI 210PS DSG R-Line2.0 L155 kW (210 PS)PetrolAutomatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2013–20142.0 TSI 210PS GT · 2.0 TSI 210PS GTS · 2.0 TSI 210PS R-Line2.0 L155 kW (210 PS)PetrolManual7.4 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2013–2014R 2.0 TSI 265PS2.0 L195 kW (265 PS)PetrolManual8.1 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
2013–2014R 2.0 TSI 265PS DSG2.0 L195 kW (265 PS)PetrolAutomatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
20121.4 TSI 160PS 7speed DSG Basis1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
20121.4 TSI 160PS Basis1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
20122.0 TDI 140PS BlueMotion Technology · 2.0 TDI 140PS BlueMotion Technology GT2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
20122.0 TDI 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology · 2.0 TDI 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology GT2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
20122.0 CR TDI 170PS DSG GT2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
20122.0 CR TDI 170PS GT2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20122.0 TSI 210PS DSG GT2.0 L155 kW (210 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20122.0 TSI 210PS GT2.0 L155 kW (210 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
20101.4 TSI (122ps)1.4 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2009–20101.4 TSI (160 PS) 7speed DSG · 1.4 TSI (160ps) 7speed DSG1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
2009–20101.4 TSI (160 PS) · 1.4 TSI (160ps)1.4 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2009–20102.0 CR TDI (140 PS) · 2.0 CR TDI (140ps)2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2009–20102.0 CR TDI (140 PS) DSG · 2.0 CR TDI (140ps) DSG2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
20102.0 CR TDI (170ps) GT2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20102.0 CR TDI (170ps) DSG GT2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
2009–20102.0 TFSI (200 PS) GT · 2.0 TFSI (200ps) GT2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2009–20102.0 TFSI (200 PS) DSG GT · 2.0 TFSI (200ps) DSG GT2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.6 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20102.0 TSI (210ps) DSG GT2.0 L155 kW (210 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20102.0 TSI (210ps) GT2.0 L155 kW (210 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2010R 2.0 TSI (265ps)2.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
2010R 2.0 TSI (265ps) DSG2.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km

France 26 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015NOUVEAU SCIROCCO 1.4 TSI (125ch) BVM6–92 kW (125 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2015NOUVEAU SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (150ch) FAP DSG6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2015NOUVEAU SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (150ch) FAP BVM6–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015NOUVEAU SCIROCCO 2.0 TSI (180ch) DSG6–132 kW (179 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC148 g/km
2015NOUVEAU SCIROCCO 2.0 TSI (180ch) BVM6–132 kW (179 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2015NOUVEAU SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (184ch) FAP DSG6–135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2015NOUVEAU SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (184ch) FAP BVM6–135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
2015NOUVEAU SCIROCCO 2.0 TSI (220ch) DSG6–162 kW (220 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC148 g/km
2015NOUVEAU SCIROCCO 2.0 TSI (220ch) BVM6–162 kW (220 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2015NOUVEAU SCIROCCO R 2.0 TSI (280ch) DSG6–206 kW (280 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
2015NOUVEAU SCIROCCO R 2.0 TSI (280ch) BVM6–206 kW (280 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2012–2014SCIROCCO 1.4 TSI (122ch) BVM6–90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013–2014SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (140ch) FAP BVM6–103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2013–2014SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (140ch) FAP DSG6–103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2012–2014SCIROCCO 1.4 TSI (160ch) BVM6–118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012–2014SCIROCCO 1.4 TSI (160ch) DSG7–118 kW (160 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
2013–2014SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (177ch) FAP BVM6–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2013–2014SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (177ch) FAP DSG6–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2012–2014SCIROCCO 2.0 TSI (210ch) DSG6–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2012–2014SCIROCCO 2.0 TSI (210ch) BVM6–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2012–2013SCIROCCO 2.0 TSI (265ch) DSG6–195 kW (265 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2012–2013SCIROCCO 2.0 TSI (265ch) BVM6–195 kW (265 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
2012SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (140ch) FAP DSG6–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2012SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (140ch) FAP BVM6–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2012SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (170ch) FAP DSG6–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2012SCIROCCO 2.0 TDI (170ch) FAP BVM6–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km

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