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Background grid Honda Civic Hatchback 1987-1991 Volkswagen Scirocco Hatchback 1981-1992
Spec height1 1.33 m 2 
+ 5 cm
1 1.28 m Spec height1
+ 3.5 cm 2 1.68 m Spec width2
1 1.645 m Spec width2
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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″
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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Front 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 3.5 cm narrower and 5 cm lower compared to Honda Civic 3-door Hatchback 1987. It offers 173% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
405 cm
+8.5
Length
396.5 cm
164.5 cm
Width2
168 cm
+3.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
128 cm
Height1
133 cm
+5
240 cm
Wheelbase
250 cm
+10
11 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
830 kg
Weight4,6
832 kg
+1%
--
Seats max.
5
346 l
+77%
Cargo volume EU4
196 l
920 l
+173%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
337 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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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