1984 Volkswagen Scirocco Base MT
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Photo: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco Slegato Edition in Gambia Red, Front Right, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VW Scirocco GTX, Bj. 1984, front (2009-05-01) by Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volkswagen Scirocco GTS 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX-16V rear by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1982–1988); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco Slegato Edition in Gambia Red, Front Right, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Scirocco GTX, Bj. 1984, front (2009-05-01) by Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Scirocco GTS 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX-16V rear by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco Base MT is a 90-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,170 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 90 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 100 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Scirocco measures 165.0 inches long on a 94.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,152 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,170 ($34,940 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L SOHC I4 (JH) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 90 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 100 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 81 x 86.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13-inch aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 13-inch aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165 in |
| Height | 51 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,152 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 36 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 25 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.