For The Scirocco has sharp lines and drives sweetly, with grippy handling, precise steering and fine engines. Rear space is OK and the prices are attractive.

Against The few drawbacks are limited to the cramped headroom in the rear seats and the dinky boot.

Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Sleeker and sportier than the Golf on which it's based, yet it's still surprisingly affordable. An absolute steal.

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There are 7 Volkswagen Scirocco versions available

Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 1.4 TSI 122 3dr £18,860 TBA
Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 1.4 TSI 160 3dr £20,660
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 2.0 TDI 140 3dr £21,365
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 2.0 TDI 140 GT 3dr £22,545
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 2.0 TDI 170 GT 3dr £23,450
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 2.0 TSI 210 GT 3dr £23,540
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 2.0 TSI 265 R 3dr £28,295
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Scirocco Our pick

Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 1.4 TSI 160 3dr

This is almost the cheapest Scirocco, but it's a great option – well specced and still offering the engaging dynamics that makes the car so good to drive. All it lacks is the outright pace and residuals of the bigger models.

What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Scirocco is a great purchase no matter what engine you opt for.

If you’re looking for performance, the 2.0 TSI has brilliant flexibility, ample grunt and very reasonable running costs.

Although the 1.4 TSI version lacks the outright pace of the bigger 2.0-litre model, it still offers the sharp handling and responsive dynamics that make the Scirocco a driver’s car.

The 2.0 TDI diesel engine is not what most would traditionally associate with a sports coupe, but it makes perfect sense if you want an affordable and comfortable cruiser that doesn’t sacrifice desirability and B-road ability.

The 2.0-litre models have the option of a six-speed semi-automatic DSG box in place of the standard six-speed manual, but it’ll set you back a four-figure sum and doesn’t add that much to the experience.

Residuals should be excellent and, although discounts are possible, don't expect them to be particularly huge.

Reader test team says:

Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 2.0 TSI 200 GT 2dr

For the same money you're not going to get a car…

jason bourne

4 out of 5 stars

Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 2.0 TDI 170 GT 3dr

I've had my Scirocco for only one month but I…

Jonathan Coldman

5 out of 5 stars

Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 1.4 TSI 160 3dr

I really loved this car when I got it in May. …

Gordon Parkhill

1 out of 5 stars

Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe 1.4 TSI 160 3dr

Purchased a 1.4TSI 1st September. Cracking engine…

Anthony Murphy

1 out of 5 stars
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