1986 Volkswagen Scirocco Base Auto
The 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco Base Auto is an 85-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,300 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 85 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and 98 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (21 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 |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,300 ($30,543 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 85 hp @ 5,250 rpm |
| Torque | 98 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 | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 21 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 | 64 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars