1985 Volkswagen Scirocco Base MT
Unverified
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 1985 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 $10,300 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 90 horsepower at 5,550 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 2,220 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,300 ($31,111 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 90 hp @ 5,550 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 |
| Width | 63 in |
| Height | 51 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,220 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 |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco Base MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Volkswagen SCIROCCO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 14, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Consequence: FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
NHTSA campaign 87V053000
Jul 18, 1985 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THE FUEL PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK COULD FAIL DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THIS FAILURE IS CAUSED BY BEARING TOLERANCES WHICH DO NOT ACCOMMODATE TEMPERATURE EXPANSIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILS, IT WILL INTERRUPT THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND COULD CAUSE A TRAFFIC HAZARD ON THE HIGHWAY.
Remedy: A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
NHTSA campaign 85V090000
Nov 27, 1984 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
THE HOSE CONNECTED TO THE PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WILL BE INTERRUPTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL HOSE FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 84V152000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.