Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1983 Scirocco.
The 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco's available specifications center on engine maintenance rather than body, platform, or powertrain details: its engine oil capacity is 4.3 quarts, with viscosity options of 2W-40, 20W-50, or 15W-40 API SL. Because no reliability data accompanies these figures, this reference cannot position the 1983 model year within the Scirocco's reliability history or assess what that means for long-term ownership. Researchers should therefore note that the only verified facts here are lubrication-related, and broader conclusions about the vehicle's architecture and durability remain unsupported by the provided data.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 165.7 in |
| Overall width | 63.8 in |
| Overall height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2163 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 54.7 / 53.5 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Scirocco of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Coupe 1.8L I-4 | 10.70 sec | 17.80 sec | 74 hp | FWD |
| 1986 | 16v Coupe 1.8L I-4 | 7.70 sec | 16.10 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
| 1986 | 16v Coupe 1.8L I-4 | 8.00 sec | 15.90 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
| 1986 | 16v Coupe 1.8L I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.50 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.3 qt of 2W-40 / 20W-50 / 15W-40 API SL engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | API · 2W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 15W-50 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.3 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 1 of 1 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0101 | 2001-06-12 | Seats | SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING /… |
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4.3 qt of 68 degrees F TO 104 degrees F 40 API SL OR GREATER, 32 degrees F TO 86 degrees F: 30 API SL OR GREATER, 14 degrees F TO 86 degrees F: 2W-40 OR 20W-50 API SL OR GREATER, 5 degrees F TO 86 degrees F 15W-40 OR 15W-50 API SL OR GREATER, -4 degrees F T, per the factory manual.
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