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Spec height1 52.4 in 2 
+ 1.97 in
1 50.4 in Spec height1
2 156.1 in Spec length
+ 3.35 in 1 159.4 in Spec length
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Volkswagen Scirocco 3-door Hatchback 1981 - 1992
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Volkswagen
Scirocco
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1981 - 1992
Spotted in Switzerland 13″ Mirrored image
Honda Civic 3-door Hatchback 1987 - 1991
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Honda
Civic
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 1987 - 1991
Spotted in the USA 15″ AK Quality
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Scirocco (53B) 3-door Hatchback 1981 vs. Honda Civic 3-door Hatchback 1987


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Scirocco (53B) 3-door Hatchback 1981 is 3.35 in longer and 1.97 in lower compared to Honda Civic 3-door Hatchback 1987. It offers 173% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
159.4 in
+3.3
Length
156.1 in
64.8 in
Width2
66.1 in
+1.3
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
50.4 in
Height1
52.4 in
+2
94.5 in
Wheelbase
98.4 in
+3.9
4.3 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
1829.8 lbs
Weight4,6
1834.2 lbs
+1%
--
Seats max.
5
12.2 cu ft
+77%
Cargo volume EU4
6.9 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
+174%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
11.9 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 7232
Price EU7
€ 8533
+18%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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