The Scirocco is a unique sports car that offers many qualities of the Volkswagen Golf with a better sporting flair. It’s one of the offerings that doesn’t have an extensive collection of rivals. The Scirocco is the smallest coupe from Volkswagen, and it’s praised for its stunning performance and styling.

The first Scirocco was introduced in 1974 and was a successor to the Karmann Ghia coupe. There have been three generations of the Scirocco, with the latest being the most sought-after sports car after the Golf GTI. Here are a few reasons why we still love the Scirocco.

10 Multiple Engine Options

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The third generation Scirocco was introduced in 2008 and was available with a selection of three gasoline engines and one diesel engine. As standard, all Sciroccos got a 6-speed manual transmission, but there was also an option of a 6- or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

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The gasoline engines promised maximum power with minimum fuel consumption. The strongest of the engines was a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine producing 197 hp and 206 lb-ft of torque. The diesel engine had less horsepower at 138 hp but more torque at 236 lb-ft.

9 Easy To Maintain

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A great sports car has to be reliable for daily driving and offer a fun experience. The Scirocco checks all boxes with its reliable Volkswagen build quality. It doesn’t have many recalls, with most issues being minor and easy to fix.

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The Scirocco is a Volkswagen gem that has low running costs. It also has strong resale value, making it a worthwhile investment. Its selection of reliable diesel and gasoline engines makes it a fuel-efficient offering that’s not only beautiful but also fun to drive.

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8 Spacious For A Three-Door Sports Car

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The third-generation Scirocco is the most powerful variant and one of the best sports cars from Volkswagen. It has a new sport seating system that offers comfortable conditions for four passengers. The Scirocco borrows its sports seats from the Passat CC.

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These ergonomically contoured bucket seats with permanent head restraints offer the best comfort and a high level of safety. Besides its seating system, the Scirocco has a large cargo area with a volume of 292 liters. Folding down the rear seats adds more room totaling up to 755 liters.

7 Volkswagen Build Quality

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Like most Volkswagen models, the Scirocco has the best build quality. The Scirocco was heavily based on the Golf, with the Mk1 and Mk2 variants using the A1 platform. Volkswagen carried forward this practice with the third generation Scirocco using the A5 Golf platform.

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Using the same platform and chassis framework helped provide Scirocco with quality build materials. Besides, it makes finding repair parts for most Scirocco variants easier. The interior of the third-generation Scirocco is also well-built with plenty of high-quality materials.

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6 Tuned Driving Modes

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Even though all Sciroccos are still fun to drive, the third generation offers the best driving experience. It’s available with three driving modes; Normal, Comfort, and Sport. The Scirocco makes a fun driver’s car with great electro-mechanical power steering and an impressive braking system.

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The DCC system in the third-generation Scirocco works with these driving modes to allow drivers to modify the car for different driving conditions quickly. Sport mode offers the best driving experience for a sport-oriented driver. It features more rigid suspension damping and a precise steering boost.

5 Decent Amount Of Equipment

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As standard, the third generation Scirocco is available with ESP, a sport seat system, and an AC system. However, Volkswagen allows drivers to choose individual touches like a robust sports package, 300 watts of sound, and a transparent roof.

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The Scirocco also has many safety features, like six airbags at the front, side, and windows. These help offer protection for all passengers, including children. Owners can also choose different trim levels with the Scirocco, allowing for more aggressive looks.

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4 Comfortable Suspension

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The Scirocco features a true sport chassis in its third generation. It has engineered suspension modules that help offer a high level of vehicle dynamics. Its suspension was significantly modified for use on the Scirocco.

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At the front, the Scirocco has a McPherson suspension. It helps deliver precise tracking and balanced comfort properties. In the rear, the Scirocco has a four-link suspension that helps achieve the balance between comfortable and sporty tuning.

3 DCC Adaptive Chassis Control

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Over the years, Volkswagen has created unique inventions for its sports cars. The third generation Scirocco got a newly developed DCC adaptive chassis control system. It helped adapt suspension damping to specific roadways.

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The system worked hand in hand with three body and wheel sensors helping stiffen damping in fractions of a second in response to steering, brake, or acceleration inputs. The system also worked hand in hand with the different driving modes to offer a comfortable and sporty ride quality.

Related: A Detailed Look At The First Generation Volkswagen Scirocco

2 Beautiful Styling

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Besides being fun and luxurious sports cars, all Scirocco generations had beautiful and unique styling. This helped provide the Scirocco with great road presence. The first and second-generation Sciroccos had boxy styling, similar to Golf Mk1 and Mk2.

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The third generation Scirocco abandoned the dated boxy look for a more handsome styling. Its beautiful, sharp styling and wide rear made it more appealing than the Golf. If you’re looking for a unique-looking Volkswagen, look no further than the Scirocco.

1 Aftermarket Support

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Nowadays, when looking for a great sports car, we all consider its aftermarket support. The Scirocco has great aftermarket support, being based on the Golf platform. This helps make it a great project car, no matter the generation.

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Besides, the Scirocco has highly customizable engines, allowing enthusiasts to gain more power from simple tunes. In addition, it supports more modifications like larger turbos, suspension upgrades, exhaust upgrades, wheels customization, and so on.