Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3
A sharp-suited, low-slung sports coupe based on the formidable Golf GTI Mk6 platform.
- Power
- 210 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 149 mph
About the Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3
The third-generation Scirocco marked the return of Volkswagen's iconic nameplate after a 16-year hiatus, sharing its underpinnings with the Golf Mk6. The 2.0 TSI GT trim utilised the EA888 engine, offering a balance of daily usability and genuine sporting intent. Its distinctive 'shooting brake' silhouette, designed under Walter de Silva, remains one of the most acclaimed Volkswagen designs of the 21st century. While it lacks the ultimate practicality of a Golf, it compensates with a lower centre of gravity and a wider track for improved cornering stability.
Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 specs
The Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 produces 210 bhp (157 kW) and 280 Nm (207 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.7 seconds and has a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h).
| Make | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model | Scirocco |
| Generation | Mk3 |
| Trim | Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT |
| Years | 2008–2017 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,984 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 210 bhp (157 kW) at 5,300 rpm |
| Torque | 280 Nm (207 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,318 kg (2,906 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 159 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 rarity in CarSpot
The Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 1 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 fun facts
- The Mk3 Scirocco was never officially sold in the United States because Volkswagen feared it would cannibalise sales of the GTI.
- The car's design was heavily inspired by the 2006 Iroc concept, with the name 'Iroc' being the middle four letters of 'Scirocco'.
- Unlike the Golf it was based on, the Scirocco featured a unique interior door handle design and a significantly wider rear track for a more aggressive stance.