Alfa Romeo Sprint (1983 – 1989) vs Volkswagen Scirocco (1981 – 1991): specs compared
The Volkswagen Scirocco is the more powerful of the two, with up to 139 hp against 118 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 196 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 830 kg against 915 kg. The Alfa Romeo Sprint dates from 1983 – 1989, the Volkswagen Scirocco from 1981 – 1991.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Sprint
1983 – 1989
|
Volkswagen
Scirocco
1981 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1989 | 1981 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 118 hp | 60 – 139 hp |
| Torque | 133 – 149 Nm | 93 – 160 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 10.4 s | 8.0 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 196 km/h | 156 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 8.6 L/100 km | 7.1 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,018 – 4,021 mm | 4,050 mm |
| Width | 1,618 – 1,621 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,449 – 2,459 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 915 kg | 830 – 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.