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Volkswagen Scirocco fuel consumption

Of all Volkswagen Scirocco modifications produced from 1977 to 2017 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 21% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 13% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 29% higher. Starting from 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was slightly above industry average, at 2009 it was similar to average, at 2011 difference became less than industry average and finally at 2015 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to average. Of course, it should be noted that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed quite significantly across the entire automotive industry during this period. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersVolkswagen SciroccoAll carmakersVolkswagen Scirocco
2008+12%+15% +13%+15%
Show all years
2009+14%+15% +14%+15%
2010+16%+15% +16%+15%
2011+19%+15% +19%+15%
2012+21%+15% +23%+15%
2013+23%+15% +27%+15%
2014+26%+21% +30%+29%
2015+27%+28% +33%+42%
2016+28%+28% +36%+42%
2017+28%+28% +38%+42%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Scirocco.

2014 - 2017

Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines37.0 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines28.8 MPG
8.2 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+28%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines52.6 MPG
4.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+42%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 8% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Scirocco with automatic transmission consumes around 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Scirocco fuel economy is significantly above average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 2.0 TSI 180 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Scirocco with 1.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 1.4 TSI 125 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 1.4 TSI 125 HP manual 43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+20%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 2.0 TSI 180 HP manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+25%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 2.0 TSI 180 HP automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km+30%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 2.0 TSI 220 HP manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+37%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 2.0 TSI 220 HP automatic 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 -R 2.0 280 HP automatic 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
22.8 MPG
10.3 l/100km+30%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 2.0 TDI 150 HP manual 56.0 MPG
4.2 l/100km
38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km+45%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 2.0 TDI 150 HP automatic 52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 2.0 TDI 184 HP manual 53.5 MPG
4.4 l/100km
38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km+39%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 2.0 TDI 184 HP automatic 49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km
2008 - 2014

Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines32.5 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+15%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+15%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Scirocco with automatic transmission consumes around 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 TDI 140 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Scirocco with 2.0 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 TSI 200 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 1.4 TSI 122 HP manual 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km+11%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 1.4 TSI 160 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+15%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 1.4 TSI 160 HP automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+21%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 TSI 200 HP manual 30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+11%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 TSI 200 HP automatic 30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km
26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km+17%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2009 R 2.0 TSI 265 HP manual 29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km
25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km+15%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2009 R 2.0 TSI 265 HP automatic 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km+16%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 TDI 140 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km+14%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 TDI 140 HP automatic 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km+16%
Volkswagen Scirocco 2013 2.0 TDI 177 HP manual 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
Volkswagen Scirocco 2013 2.0 TDI 177 HP automatic 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
1981 - 1991

Volkswagen Scirocco 1981 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines29.9 MPG
7.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant
ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.3 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Scirocco 1981 1.3 60 HP manual 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
1.5 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Scirocco 1981 1.5 70 HP manual 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
1.6 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Scirocco 1981 1.6 85 Hp 85 HP manual 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Volkswagen Scirocco 1981 1.6 110 Hp 110 HP manual 28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km
1.8 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Scirocco 1983 1.8 90 Hp 90 HP manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km+8%
Volkswagen Scirocco 1986 1.8 95 Hp 95 HP manual 26.7 MPG
8.8 l/100km
25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km+3%
Volkswagen Scirocco 1989 1.8 II 95 HP manual 26.7 MPG
8.8 l/100km
27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km-1%
Volkswagen Scirocco 1982 1.8 112 Hp 112 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km-3%
Volkswagen Scirocco 1986 1.8 16V 129 Hp 129 HP manual 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km-2%
Volkswagen Scirocco 1985 1.8 16V 139 Hp 139 HP manual 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.