VW Europe launches Scirocco GT TDI
May 7, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Volkswagen’s new performance diesel variant of the Scirocco GT is now available to order in Europe.
Equipped with a 2.0-litre TDI 125kW (at 4200rpm) engine the Scirocco GT TDI combines effortless acceleration, made possible by 350Nm of torque delivered from 1,750 rpm, and the ability to return 4.43 litres per 100km on the combined cycle.
Mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG gearbox, the Scirocco GT TDI can accelerate in either form from 0-100km/h in 8.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 223km/h for the manual variant and 219km/h for the DSG model.
Emissions are a favourable 139 g/km of CO2 for the manual and 147 g/km for the DSG automatic.
In terms of safety, ABS, ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) and six airbags are all standard, as is Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) operating through pneumatic valves in the damper units. The system allows the driver to select from normal, comfort or sport modes to define the desired suspension and steering response settings for the conditions.
There is, as yet, no final say on Scirocco’s availability in Australia.
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While it is reasonably quick being diesel, I think there is much room for improvement. A hot hatch with a diesel should be aiming for low 7s 0-100 especially considering the bluesport does it in 6.6
They really do need to sell that here
than again, i understand why they dont. VW isnt a volume brand, and we already have the golf gti coupe for its too expensive 40k
Now where’s the australian release of the Scirocco?
The new Golfs are starting to look like a euro corolla to me now. So common!
I know I am going to get slaughtered for this, but it reminds me of the Volvo C30.
Sounds great but it could use more power. Also, I think a petrol engine just suits the Scirocco better. The 2.0 out ofthe GTI is the perfect engine for it. I test drove one a few weeks ago in the UK. It is a magnificent car.
Steve, I thought the same thing (C30). Having driven the C30 and the s40 in D5 form, I’d have guessed they’d be a little quicker than 8 secs (volvo tend to overestimate 0 – 100 speeds), but strewth are they noisy! As much as I am a volvo boy, I like the front of the VW better.
Amazing performance specs for a car that uses such a small amount of fuel! Fantastic. And great looking to boot.
Of course in the current economic climate it will bomb in the Oz market. 2 doors and high prices? It will only take some sales off the existing Golf range and not increase overall sales to VW.
I know this has been said many times, but they seriously need to bring this car to Australia.
The reason they won’t bring it is the GTI, and yet, if you think about it, the GTI is sold in every other country in which the Scirocco is sold so really it doesn’t matter if it will slow GTI sales as its doing it in every other country.
Come on VW, give us something nice for a change!
My view is VW Aus will bring the Scirocco alongside the GTI MKVI. The GTI will only be available in 4 door, the Scirocco is the one you get if you want 2 doors. That leaves the door open for the GTI-R, R20, R25, R40 in AWD to replace the R32, but also the Scirocco can be fitted with the same engine (whichever one it turns out to be – I’d love the 2,5 5cyl turbo version………)
But that’s just my speculation, and my wish list. A 250kw AWD Scirocco – oooh yeah :) Just add a chip and the Haldex controller upgrade and hang on, baby.
I personnally don’t think its that great a car. Then theres all those nurds criticising the performance, a 2.0 diesel will easily match the in-gear performance of a commie and use half the fule as well. Great performance.
And we have them in the UK. Tee Hee.
This is much cooler than the C30. Very cool and very efficient. I reckon it needs no more power… The spec supplied is good.
If you go off the new rumors I posted above.
I think you will see the Scirocco Replace the 3 door GTI.
VW Australia have already stated the 5 door GTI is going to launch here, and the 3 door *MAY* come in 2010.
I think they scrapped the idea of the 3 door GTI and opted for the Scirocco to replace it instead.
Then they will release the R20 Golf in 5 door only and the R20 Scirocco as a 3 door only too.
Simple.
I just pray the rumors about it coming later this year are true.
Common VW Australia! if New Zealand can get the car, why cant we!!!???
Its marketed here cheaper than the Golf as well, seem VW really want to make some sales, especially aginst Vlovos C30 which seems to be popping up frequently.
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I think if the economy picks up a bit in the second half then it would be worth while for Volkswagen to just import the petrol version and see how that sells first.