Dimensions2008–2013

Volkswagen Sciroccodimensions

The current Volkswagen Scirocco is 4,256 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,404 mm tall, on a 2,578 mm wheelbase. It has grown 21 cm longer since the 1981 Scirocco.

4,256mmLength
1,810mmWidth
1,404mmHeight
2,578mmWheelbase
312lBoot capacity
113mmGround clearance

How the Scirocco has grown

1981
2008
YearsLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseBoot capacityTurning circle
1981–19914,0501,6351,2942,40034610.5
2008–2013Current4,2561,8101,4042,57831210.9

Interior space

The Volkswagen Scirocco offers 870 mm of rear legroom and 900 mm of rear headroom, with 1,145 mm of legroom and 1,000 mm of headroom up front. Rear shoulder room measures 1,285 mm across.

FrontRear
Legroom1,145 mm870 mm
Headroom1,000 mm900 mm
Shoulder room1,445 mm1,285 mm

Interior figures are the roomiest measurement (seat fully back), taken as the median across the current generation’s variants; individual trims vary.

Frequently asked

How big is the Volkswagen Scirocco?
The current Volkswagen Scirocco is 4,256 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,404 mm tall.
Is the Scirocco roomy in the back?
The current Volkswagen Scirocco has 870 mm of rear legroom and 900 mm of rear headroom.
Is the Scirocco good for tall passengers?
Up front the current Scirocco has 1,000 mm of headroom and 1,145 mm of legroom.
Has the Scirocco got bigger over the years?
Yes — the Scirocco has grown 21 cm longer since the 1981 Scirocco.
How big is the Scirocco boot?
The current Scirocco has a boot of 312 litres with the seats up.
What is the Scirocco wheelbase?
The current Scirocco has a 2,578 mm wheelbase.
How this is measured

Exterior figures are manufacturer specifications for the Scirocco, averaged per generation across its variants and shown for the most common body style. Generations with the same size are merged. Boot capacity is the seats-up figure where the manufacturer quotes one.

Volkswagen Scirocco