Is the Scirocco R good?
The Volkswagen Scirocco R Line is a brilliant all-rounder in terms of looks, efficiency and performance. It won’t be worth the extra £1,525 outlay for most buyers, but it makes sense if you’re looking for a more desirable package with a sportier appearance and handling edge over the Scirocco GT. As the company restructures in the wake of its diesel-related naughtiness, less profitable models are being killed off. The Scirocco’s place in the range has been undermined by the success of the latest fast Golfs, which feel a lot more modern. It’s a shame. I liked the Scirocco from the first time I drove it in 2008.Where the age of the Scirocco starts to show is in the handling department. Unfortunately, it uses an older Golf platform, meaning it’s quite dull to drive and the ride quality, compared to a Mk7 Golf isn’t that great either.Conclusion. The only reason to really pick the Scirocco R over the Golf R is for the looks. Honestly, as much as we love its sure-footed handling and aggressive styling, you’d feel a little silly knowing you could have bought a faster car for the same money. The Golf R is a cruise missile.The Scirocco II is launched with the following engines: 1. PS), 1. PS), 1. PS), and the 1. W (110 PS).
Is the Scirocco R AWD?
Both models use the 2. EA113 motor from the old Mk5 Golf GTi rather than the latest EA888 motor from the current Golf GTi, but the Golf R gets 266bhp and four-wheel drive, while the Scirocco R must ‘make do’ with 261bhp and front-wheel drive. The Golf R is the more powerful and higher-performance model. It often features a more powerful engine, better brakes, and a more advanced all-wheel-drive system. The Golf R is positioned as the top-tier performance variant in the Golf line up. The GTI usually has a front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration.The latest RS3 is more powerful, faster and much pricier than a Mk8. Golf R – is it worth the extra?
What is the fastest Scirocco?
Both the Scirocco R and Golf R models have a top speed of 155 mph. The unreleased Golf GTI Edition 50 has been crowned the fastest VW-badged car to lap the challenging German track. The upcoming front-wheel-drive hot hatch completed the course in 7 minutes and 46. Golf R 20 Years Edition.New Golf GTI EDITION 50 is the fastest Volkswagen production model on the Nordschleife track. Not yet on the market and already a record holder: on 20 June 2025, Volkswagen will present the world premiere of the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring.With standard 4Motion® all-wheel drive, the Golf R can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.Volkswagen is celebrating half a century of the Golf GTI next year with this legacy-surfing Edition 50 of the Mk8. Nürburgring. The lap time (7m 46. Golf R (7m 47.The 2021 Volkswagen Polo 2. TSI GTI is a performance-focused hot hatchback, delivering everyday usability with thrilling dynamics. Powered by a 2. TSI turbocharged petrol engine producing 207 bhp, it’s paired with a DSG automatic gearbox for rapid, smooth shifts and a 0–62 mph time of just 6.
Is a Scirocco bigger than a Golf?
So perhaps that’s part of the problem too: was this car not just a Golf in party attire? In a word, no. The Scirocco was 40mm longer, a significant 51mm wider and a massive 97mm lower than the Golf. It had its track widened too for broader, more stable footprint, and by 35mm at the front and 59mm at the back. The Golf GTI has a 0-62mph time of 6. Golf R can do it in 4.The Golf R has permanent four-wheel drive while the ‘Roc remains front-drive only, giving the hatch the edge over the coupe in the 0-62mph battle: the Golf will nail the sprint in 5. Scirocco takes a lethargic 6.
Is the Scirocco R fast?
Very. The Scirocco R’s blown 2. That means it’ll hit 62mph from dead in just 5. And all this is achieved through its front feet only. VW Scirocco R is the Quickest FWD car Road & Track has ever tested.The quickest is the Scirocco R, with VW’s six-speed DSG transmission. It manages 0-62mph in 5.Now the Scirocco is gone, and while VW had long planned a replacement for the Scirocco and even pondered a market launch in the United States, the car fell victim to the diesel scandal and the resultant new priorities within the company.Top speed is an equally impressive 157 mph, and thanks to its sticky summer tires, the Scirocco clung to our skidpad at 0. The Golf R, by comparison, tops out at 127 mph and was limited by its all-season tires to 0.Batten down the hatches – the most powerful Scirocco yet has blownin! Squeezing 261bhp from its 2. R badge, denoting the most extreme models in VW’s range. Itfirst appeared alongside the class-winning GT24 competition cars at theNürburgring 24 Hours race in May.