{"id":10,"date":"2012-04-03T21:07:41","date_gmt":"2012-04-03T21:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/?p=10"},"modified":"2012-12-30T18:06:23","modified_gmt":"2012-12-30T18:06:23","slug":"volkswagen-scirocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/volkswagen-scirocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen Scirocco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/vwsiroccoext.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11\" title=\"vwsiroccoext\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/vwsiroccoext.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/vwsiroccoext.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/vwsiroccoext-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<strong>What is it?<\/strong><br \/>\nProbably the most distinctive member of the Volkswagen lineup with its squashed-down roof,<br \/>\nwide hips and \u201csquinty\u201d front-end it looks sleek and sporty. The Scirocco is a cross between a<br \/>\ncoupe and a hatchback and offers a combination of style and practicality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is it like inside?<br \/>\n<\/strong>The interior is airy and light with a super feeling of spaciousness. Considering the type of car,<br \/>\nthere is a reasonably wide boot aperture which opens up to give 292 litres of luggage space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is it like to drive?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Given that the Scirocco is a VW Golf GTi in a slightly sharper set of clothes it&#8217;s good dynamics<br \/>\nare no surprise and are aided by a range of powerful yet efficient petrol and diesel engines.<br \/>\nThe key model gets the 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder engine developing 148 kW that found<br \/>\nfame in the Golf GTI.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is it likely to cost?<br \/>\n<\/strong>The model ranges in price from \u20ac24,995 to \u20ac38,065 while fuel consumption averages<br \/>\nbetween 5.1 litres and 7.4 litres per 100 km.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Scirocco combines power, performance, handling and the fun factor making it an<br \/>\noutstanding sports car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volkswagen Scirocco<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Engine size: <\/strong>1.4, 2.0 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel<br \/>\n<strong>Dimensions (LxWxH): <\/strong>4.25 x 1.81 x 1.40<br \/>\n<strong>Fuel Economy:<\/strong> 5.1 \u2013 7.4 l\/100 km<br \/>\n<strong>Performance<\/strong>: 90 \u2013 155kW(0-100 kph 6.9 -9.7 seconds)<br \/>\n<strong>Emissions (motor tax): <\/strong>127 -172 (\u20ac225 &#8211; \u20ac330)<br \/>\n<strong>Boot Capacity Seats up (seats down): <\/strong>312(1006)<br \/>\n<strong>Doors:<\/strong> 3 doors<br \/>\n<strong>Euro NCAP: <\/strong>\u2013 Overall: 5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0What is it? 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