Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1983 Scirocco.
This reference overview frames the 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco through its specific lubrication requirements, identifying an engine oil capacity of 4.3 qt. Maintenance protocols for the vehicle dictate the use of 2W-40, 20W-50, or 15W-40 API SL viscosity grades to support the engine's operation. These concrete fluid specifications serve as the primary technical data points for researchers examining this model year's service needs. This establishes a definitive maintenance baseline that relies on verified specifications rather than broader historical generalizations.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 165.7 in |
| Overall width | 63.8 in |
| Overall height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2163 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 54.7 / 53.5 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Scirocco of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Coupe 1.8L I-4 | 10.70 sec | 17.80 sec | 74 hp | FWD |
| 1986 | 16v Coupe 1.8L I-4 | 7.70 sec | 16.10 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
| 1986 | 16v Coupe 1.8L I-4 | 8.00 sec | 15.90 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
| 1986 | 16v Coupe 1.8L I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.50 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.3 qt of 2W-40 / 20W-50 / 15W-40 API SL engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | API · 2W-40 · 20W-50 · 15W-40 · 15W-50 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.3 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 1 of 1 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0101 | 2001-06-12 | Seats | SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING /… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
4.3 qt of 68 degrees F TO 104 degrees F 40 API SL OR GREATER, 32 degrees F TO 86 degrees F: 30 API SL OR GREATER, 14 degrees F TO 86 degrees F: 2W-40 OR 20W-50 API SL OR GREATER, 5 degrees F TO 86 degrees F 15W-40 OR 15W-50 API SL OR GREATER, -4 degrees F T, per the factory manual.
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