Quick answer
The 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, the latest model year on record, is 165.7″ long, 64.2″ wide and 51.6″ tall on a 94.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,220 lb. At 13.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volkswagen Scirocco generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1989 | 165.7″ | 63.8″ | 51.6″ | 94.5″ | 2,163 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Scirocco year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 165.7″ | 64.2″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 165.7″ | 64.2″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 165.7″ | 64.2″ | 94.5″ | 2 | |
| 1986 | 165.7″ | 64.2″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 165.7″ | 64.2″ | 94.5″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 165.7″ | 63.8″ | 94.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Scirocco fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.8 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.3 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 480 cars within 10″ of its length, the Scirocco is lighter than 87% and narrower than 89%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 83%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 480 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 64.2″ | 68.5″ | −4.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 94.5″ | 99.6″ | −5.1″ |
| Curb weight | 2,220 lb | 2,890 lb | −670 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Scirocco against its rivals
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Scirocco (this car) | 1989 | 165.7″ | 64.2″ | 2,220 lb |
| Chevrolet Chevette | 1987 | 163.4″ | 61.8″ | 2,112 lb |
| Nissan PULSAR | 1990 | 166.5″ | 66.1″ | 2,388 lb |
| Hyundai Pony | 1987 | 164.6″ | 61.8″ | 2,161 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1989 Scirocco bigger than the 1988?
No. The 1989 and 1988 Scirocco are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Scirocco or the Chevrolet Chevette?
The 1987 Chevrolet Chevette is 2.3″ shorter and 108 lb lighter than the 1989 Scirocco.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 6 Scirocco model years, 1983 to 1989. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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