Lancia Beta Montecarlo (1974 – 1979) vs Volkswagen Scirocco (1977 – 1981): specs compared
The Lancia Beta Montecarlo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 110 hp. The Volkswagen Scirocco is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.3 s. The Lancia Beta Montecarlo has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 185 km/h. The Volkswagen Scirocco uses less fuel, from 8.7 L/100 km against 10.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 780 kg against 1,040 kg. At 3,880 mm, the Volkswagen Scirocco is 70 mm longer than the Lancia Beta Montecarlo. The Lancia Beta Montecarlo dates from 1974 – 1979, the Volkswagen Scirocco from 1977 – 1981.
| Specification |
Lancia
Beta Montecarlo
1974 – 1979
|
Volkswagen
Scirocco
1977 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1979 | 1977 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 hp | 69 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 100 – 140 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 s | 8.7 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 162 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.0 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,810 mm | 3,880 mm |
| Width | 1,702 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Height | 1,191 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,040 kg | 780 – 840 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.