Volkswagen Scirocco R performance summary
The 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco R makes 280 hp and 350 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 5.5s, about 5.2s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 13.48s.
On Carspeed's data it is brisk — quicker off the line than 66% of the cars in our database, with more power than 50% of them and a higher top speed than 68%. That works out to roughly 143 per horsepower at list price.
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Volkswagen Scirocco R vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Scirocco R | 280 | 5.5s | 250 km/h | 13.48s |
| Mazda RX-7 Spirit R | 280 | 5.5s | 250 km/h | 13.48s |
| Acura TSX Type-S | 280 | 5.5s | 250 km/h | 13.48s |
| Mazda RX-7 | 276 | 5.5s | 250 km/h | 13.48s |
| Volkswagen Arteon 280 TSI | 280 | 5.6s | 250 km/h | 13.57s |
| Hyundai i30 N | 280 | 5.4s | 250 km/h | 13.38s |
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Volkswagen Scirocco R FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Scirocco R 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Scirocco R does 0-60 mph in about 5.2s, based on its 5.5s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Scirocco R?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Scirocco R have?
The Volkswagen Scirocco R is listed at 280 hp with 350 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Scirocco R quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Scirocco R quarter-mile at 13.48s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Scirocco R?
Similar performance rivals include Mazda RX-7 Spirit R, Acura TSX Type-S, Mazda RX-7.