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Volkswagen Scirocco R 2.0 DSG (A) Review

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This is an old car model that is no longer for sale by the local distributor since May 2017.
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Volkswagen Scirocco R 2.0 DSG (A) vs Renault Megane RS 2.0T (M)
13 May 2011  |  Comparison Reviews
With over 500 ponies combined, it was tough staying away from mischief with two of the hottest hatches on the market in our hands...
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   Consumer Reviews of Volkswagen Scirocco R
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4 Consumer Reviews
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4.0 Reliability
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4.0 Features
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Exterior Styling
4.5 Interior Design
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Sleon383
Clutched
5 reviews
15 points
38 forum posts Joined on 30-May-2009
This is a truly sports car  Posted on 13 Dec 2010
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Comfort 4.0 Reliability 4.0
Handling 4.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 4.0 Interior Design 4.0
Value for money 4.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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I don't own this car.
From my test drive, this car is fantastic in terms of looks and performance. That's goes the same on the interior features.
Simply the best launch from VW this year.
Look at the votes it gets!!!

What I like
Everything

What I do not like
Nothing I can think of.


Limrs
Neutral Newbie
1 reviews
0 points
0 forum posts Joined on 08-Dec-2010
Excellent buy, great value!  Posted on 07 Dec 2010
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Comfort 4.0 Reliability 4.0
Handling 4.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 4.0 Interior Design 5.0
Value for money 4.0 Engine Performance 5.0
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Had the car two months and still look at it at every chance, I use any excuse to drive it. In short it's the best car I've ever owned, I fell in love with her straight away. I'm getting around 32mpg in mixed traffic, not too bad for a beast! I've never had a DSG before, they're great if you enjoy laid back motoring, not used my flappy paddles as yet! Traded in a Mini Cooper which I did like but it was a little stiff to drive, with my Scirocco I can choose to soften the ride if I like. The only drawback is getting it into the garage, I have to fold the wing mirror and breath in, which was a bit of a shock,as I've had an Audi A4 and a Toyata RAV4 in there with no problems....but what the hell it's worth it,

What I like
The Scirocco has sharp lines and drives sweetly, with grippy handling, precise steering and fine engines. The price is fantastic for the great value and driving consistency it delivers!

What I do not like
Limited bootspace. Interior can be crammed if you are 1.85m like me =(


TanBernard
Neutral Newbie
1 reviews
0 points
0 forum posts Joined on 07-Dec-2010
This sexy beast is next on my to-buy list.  Posted on 07 Dec 2010
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Comfort 4.0 Reliability 4.0
Handling 5.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 5.0 Interior Design 5.0
Value for money 3.0 Engine Performance 4.0
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Lucky enough to test drive one of these sexy machines recently and finally understood what the hype over the Scirocco is all about.

The salesperson chatted excitedly about the Scirocco R being 'turbocharged', the 'Adaptive Chassis Control', its 'six-speed manual or DSG gearbox'... Well, the jargons certainly sound impressive, but I am not that much of an expert in cars and definitely do not pretend to be one. As a layman like most consumers, what I know is that the Scirocco ups the ante in the feel-good factor once I got behind the wheels.

That said, if you should be looking to buy a Sports vehicle, be sure to give the Scirocco a look in.

What I like
- The upmarket vibe of the Scirocco. Good-looking and differentiated exterior, especially the grille and gloss black rear diffusers.
- The understatedly-elegant interiors and the sculpted and adjustable sports seats.
- Relatively decent fuel consumption ratio.
- Comfortable and well modulated ride even at high speeds and bends.
- Sturdy steering and braking system.

What I do not like
- Lacking rear seat (strict 4-seater) and boot space
- Seemingly low hatch clearance (and I'm not very tall!)
- The price tag of course!


Streetspirit
Neutral Newbie
1 reviews
0 points
3 forum posts Joined on 01-Jun-2006
Most fun sports hatchback car i've ever driven.  Posted on 29 Nov 2010
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 3.0
Handling 4.0 Features 5.0
Exterior Styling 5.0 Interior Design 4.0
Value for money 3.0 Engine Performance 5.0
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With a front wheel drive car having more than 250bhp, yet the car handles the power in a very managable way. And with the dual-clutch gearbox shifting it powerband through the range ever so smoothly, anyone without a need to be a fast manual shifter so as to attain a good timing during launches is not necessary at all. One just needs to sit in it, engages the 'Sports' mode on the gearshift and all hell will break loose! Corners were also easily taken too as the balance of the car handles smartly with further help from the ESP to tame this high torque beast in a subtle like body. No wonder there are Cups races specifically made for this car all over the world. A worthy competitor in it's range!

What I like
- The head turning look of the wide low profile body.
- The technology of german engineering.
- Clean cabin look.
- DSG gearbox.
- Power delivery at such ease.
- Flexibility of being a car for daily drives or even on track days.

What I do not like
- Blind spots. Too many blind spots.
- Sits 4 only inclusive of driver.
- The entry to the rear seats being a coupe.
- Claustrophobic for some being a rear seat passenger.

Volkswagen Scirocco R
4 stars - based on 4 reviews