What are the most common problems with a used Volkswagen Scirocco coupe?
Volkswagen Scirocco Common Problems and Solutions
- Rough Idling and Excessive Fuel Consumption. Problem:
- Rough Idling and Excessive Fuel Consumption. Problem:
- Front tyre wear. Problem:
- Steering wheel switches problems. Problem:
- Glove box lid failure. Problem:
- DPF warning light.
- Poor engine running.
- ABS Failure/ESC Failure.
Is VW Scirocco reliable?
Being based on Golf parts, the VW Scirocco has always had a decent reliability record. Most reports concern rattles and squeaks from the boot and windows – the latter are the hardest to fix. There has also been an issue with the boot mechanism on early cars, because the gas-filled support struts can fail.
How much does a Scirocco 1.4 TSI DSG weigh?
Having a claimed weight at the kerb of 1285 kg, the Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI DSG dispatches the 0-100 km/h sprint in 8 seconds and the kilometre from standstill in 29.1 seconds.
What kind of engine does a Scirocco have?
The Scirocco 1.4 TSI DSG is a front wheel drive coupé motor car with a front positioned engine, manufactured by Volkswagen. It’s powered courtesy of a turbocharged and supercharged engine of 1.4 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder.
What was the problem with my VW Scirocco?
Despite VW issued “problem sheet” took some while to identify problem. Found to be on cylinder 2, coil pack swapped by problem moved with pack. New plugs didn’t work, so eventually new pack installed, but still a problem.
What’s the difference between the new VW Scirocco and Golf GTI?
The new Scirocco is wider and longer than the Golf GTI, but almost ten centimetres lower, emphasising its sports coupé character. Its looks are all-new, and its ‘face’, with the Volkswagen roundel moved from the grille to the bonnet, defined a new era of design for Volkswagen.