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Volkswagen Scirocco MPG by year

The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Volkswagen Scirocco, from 1984 to 1988. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1987, at 23 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1988 model is 4% less efficient than the best 1984 model (22 vs. 23 MPG). The 1988 model is 8% less efficient than the median subcompact car that year (22 vs. 24 MPG).

Most efficient year198723 MPG combined
Latest (1988)22 MPG$2,114/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)23 MPG$2,022/yr at today's prices
Model years rated59 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Scirocco, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Scirocco model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1988 Gas 22 MPG 19 / 26 24 — 1 $2,114
1987 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 21
21 / 26 24 — 2 $2,022
1986 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 21
21 / 26 24 — 2 $2,022
1985 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 21
21 / 26 24 — 2 $2,022
1984 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 21
21 / 26 23 — 2 $2,022

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Volkswagen Scirocco year has the best fuel economy?

The 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, rated up to 23 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,022 a year.

Which Volkswagen Scirocco year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1988 model, whose most efficient version is rated 22 MPG combined (about $2,114 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Scirocco?

The 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco is rated up to 22 MPG combined.

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