Volkswagen Scirocco 2008–2014 car dimensions: 4256 mm long, 1810 mm wide and 1404 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,319 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 312 litres.
The cabin seats four adults in sport seats with height adjustment as standard. Climatic semi-automatic air conditioning is standard across the range, with dual-zone Climatronic climate control on GT and higher trims. Cruise control is available as an option or standard depending on grade. Rear parking sensors are optional on base models and standard on GT grades, with a reversing camera also optional. Touchscreen radios such as the RCD 510 appear on higher trims or as options. Blind spot warning with rear traffic alert arrived on some post-2014 cars. No factory Android Auto or Apple CarPlay was offered in this generation.
Boot space measures 312 litres with the rear seats up. The split-folding rear seats drop to open 1006 litres. Early examples list 292 litres rising to 755 litres. The hatch opens wide but the load lip sits high.
Manufacturer data lists no towing capacity. the car cannot tow a trailer for technical reasons. Payload sits around 426-450 kg depending on engine and gearbox. Sport suspension is standard with no reinforced option noted for heavier work use.
The cabin uses four sculpted sports seats with strong lateral support and a low seating position. Front seats are height-adjustable as standard. a 12-way power driver’s seat with electric lumbar is available with leather. Leather trim adds heated front seats. Climatic air conditioning is standard, with 2Zone climate control on higher grades. An optional panoramic tilt sunroof floods the interior with light while keeping headroom intact. The layout feels sporty and practical for four adults, with clear instruments and a supportive driving position.
Fuel consumption range 5.4-7.7 l/100 km across engines
LongLife service up to 30,000 km or 2 years. fixed intervals also available
Euro NCAP 5-star rating in 2009
Standard six airbags, ESP, ABS with brake assist, Isofix
Engines are all turbocharged petrol TSI or diesel TDI units. Official combined fuel use spans 5.4 litres per 100 km on the efficient TDI to 7.7 litres on the stronger petrol versions. Minimum fuel grade is 95 RON unleaded or diesel as appropriate.
Servicing follows Volkswagen LongLife flexible intervals of up to 30,000 km or 24 months, calculated by the onboard computer. A fixed schedule of roughly 15,000 km or 12 months is also offered. DSG gearboxes need their own oil service at longer intervals.
The car scored five stars in the 2009 Euro NCAP test. Standard safety kit includes six airbags (front, side and curtain), ESP with brake assist, ABS, Isofix rear mounts and a passenger airbag deactivation switch. A rigid body structure and tyre pressure indicator are also fitted.
Keep the car by following the indicated service schedule and using the correct LongLife oil where specified. Regular checks on brakes, filters and (where fitted) timing belt keep it reliable for everyday sports-coupé use.
Length 4256 mm, Width 1810 mm, Height 1404 mm, Wheelbase 2578 mm (Scirocco 2008–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW UK Technical Specification and 2008 International Press Kit, autoevolution and others confirm engine variants and tyres.