Model year guide

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco at a glance

Combined21–23 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco MPG & running costs

Combined21–23 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,050
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume73 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,250
Fuel only$15,250
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco vehicles on record

Other Volkswagen Scirocco model years

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco get?

The 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.