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Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe boot space, practicality and safety

2008 - 2018 (change model)
Practicality rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Based on an extremely rigid structure the Scirocco comes with six airbags, Isofix mountings in the rear seats, electronic stability control (or ESP) as standard and hazard lights that flash under emergency braking. So it’s no surprise that it was awarded the maximum five star Euro NCAP crash test rating in 2009. An alarm and immobiliser fitted as standard should keep it secure.

Although it’s a coupe, Volkswagen Scirocco practicality isn’t too bad. The boot is a useful 292 litres – only 58 litres less than the Golf on which it’s based. But while the load area is a good size it’s not easy to access. It’s deep and the very high boot lip results in a luggage space that’s almost like a box that can only be accessed from above. There’s also no release button on the tailgate so frustratingly the only way to open the boot is via the key fob or a button on the drivers door.

There’s good storage up front though with a decent sized glovebox, twin cupholder, central cubby and large door pockets.

Euro NCAP rating

Overall NCAP safety rating 5 out of 5
Year tested: 2009
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Adult Occupant: 87%
Child Occupant: 73%
Vulnerable Road User: 53%
Safety Assist: 71%

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (21)
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment (2)
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth seat trim
Standard Trim Optional Equipment (5)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Sat Nav
BlueMotion Tech Standard Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
BlueMotion Tech Optional Equipment
  • n/a
BlueMotion Tech GT Standard Equipment (5)
  • Audio remote
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
BlueMotion Tech GT Optional Equipment
  • n/a
GT Standard Equipment (3)
  • Audio remote
  • Climate control
  • Front fog lights
GT Optional Equipment (10)
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sat Nav
GT Black Edition Standard Equipment (7)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sat Nav
GT Black Edition Optional Equipment
  • n/a
GTS Standard Equipment (8)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Sat Nav
GTS Optional Equipment (4)
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Parking sensors
R Line Standard Equipment (8)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Sat Nav
R Line Optional Equipment (3)
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Parking sensors
R Line Black Edition Standard Equipment (10)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Sat Nav
R Line Black Edition Optional Equipment
  • n/a

Dimensions

Length 4256mm
Width 1810mm - 2080mm
Height 1404mm - 1406mm
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