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2017 Volkswagen Scirocco R

GermanyGasolineFWDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2017
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Variant
R
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
III (Type 13) Facelift
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Dual-clutch
  • Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
R
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
280 hp
Power (kW)
206 kW
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.5 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,248 mm (167.2 in)
Width
1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height
1,398 mm (55.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,575 mm (101.4 in)
Curb weight
1,426 kg (3,144 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,500 - 5,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 5W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
1,984 cc
4.6 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
9.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
180,000 km (111,847 mi)
Air Filter
60,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
60,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Dual-clutch
  • Manual, 6-speed
Gear Selector
  • Stick
  • Paddles
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Leather
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
Front (1)
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
55 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Class
F
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Performance

Acceleration
0-80 km/h
4 – 4.1 sec
80-120 km/h
4.5 sec

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,080 mm (81.9 in)
Width, open Doors
4,164 mm (163.9 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,748 mm (68.8 in)
Track, Front
1,560 - 1,569 mm (61.4 - 61.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,570 - 1,575 mm (61.8 - 62.0 in)
Approach Angle

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Rear
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Trunk
on Floor

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Volkswagen emblem
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Diameter
345 mm (13.6 in)
Width
30 mm (1.2 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
253 - 282 mm (10.0 - 11.1 in)
Cooling
Solid
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.8 – 11.1 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.2 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.9 – 8 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
185 – 187 g/km
11.6 °
Breakover Angle
9.4
Departure Angle
15.8 °
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
129 mm (5.1 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
950 - 953 mm (37.4 - 37.5 in)
Head Room, Rear
923 - 924 mm (36.3 - 36.4 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,443 mm (56.8 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,272 mm (50.1 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1770 – 1800 kg (3,902 – 3,968 lb)
Cargo Capacity
419 – 425 kg (924 – 937 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1040 – 1070 kg (2,293 – 2,359 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
780 kg (1,720 lb)
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A Platform (PQ35)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System

Lights

Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Special Features
Dynamic Cornering Lights

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
  • CD
  • MP3
  • WMA
Media Inputs
USB
App-Connect
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth
Phone
Connectivity › Media Format
Memory Card Reader
SD
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
12V Outlet
Front
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Number of Spokes
3
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
312 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,006 litres
Depth
707 mm (27.8 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,523 mm (60.0 in)

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
  • Front
  • Rear
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Optional
Rain Sensors
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2009
Adult Occupant
87 %
Child Occupant
73 %
Vulnerable Road Users
53 %
Safety Assist
71 %
Overall
5/5 stars

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

ACRISS

Category
Intermediate Elite (J)
Type
Coupe (E)
Scirocco
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Frameless Windows
First Row
Tinted Windows
  • Second Row
  • Rear Window
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Fixed
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
  • Front
  • Rear
Electric
Optional
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Yes
Height
730 mm (28.7 in)
Height, to Trunk Cover
750 mm (29.5 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,859 mm (73.2 in)
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Collapsible
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
50/50
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Yes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Head Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Side Pelvis Airbag
DriverOptional
PassengerOptional
Rear-
Curtain Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver-
PassengerYes
Rear-
Hatchback
Variant
Scirocco R Hatchback Generations4 of 4
Year
Powertrain
R
Horsepower
280 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch | Manual, 6-speed

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