Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

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Volkswagen Scirocco
2008 - 2014
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Body: CoupeHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volkswagen Scirocco is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.01.4 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 122 - 265 HP80 - 210 HP
Torque: 210 - 380 NM132 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6 - 9.7 seconds6.9 - 14 seconds
In general, Volkswagen Scirocco are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 8.14.9 - 7.4
Volkswagen Scirocco petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Volkswagen Scirocco equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 132 - 136 mm (5.2 - 5.4 inches)140 - 150 mm (5.5 - 5.9 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.26 m4.20 m
Width: 1.81 m1.79 m
Height: 1.41 m1.48 m
Volkswagen Scirocco is larger, but lower.
Volkswagen Scirocco is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 312 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1006 litres1305 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volkswagen Scirocco uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 299 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight: ~ 1`753 kg~ 1`864 kg
Net weight:~ 1`314 kg~ 1`263 kg
Load capacity:~ 439 kg~ 601 kg
Volkswagen Scirocco load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 37 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 66003400
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Scirocco has
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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