Volkswagen Scirocco 2016 running costs in United Kingdom
Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco: 52–67 mpg (UK), 109–125 g/km CO₂. At United Kingdom prices (£1.86/L diesel), driving 12,000 miles a year costs about £1,509 — £0.08 per mile.
Official figures — 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco
| Fuel types | Diesel · Petrol |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 52.3–67.3 mpg (UK) |
| CO₂ (official) | 109–125 g/km |
| Configurations in source data | 2 |
| Data source | UK VCA merged archive — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in United Kingdom
| Diesel (67.3 mpg (UK)) | £1,509/year |
|---|---|
| MOT | £54.85/year |
| Typical annual road tax | £190/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | £1,754/year ≈ £146/month |
Assumes 12,000 miles a year and the current average United Kingdom prices shown above (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, Sep 2026 (164.4p)). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other diesel cars in United Kingdom
The average diesel car in our United Kingdom dataset uses 5.6 L/100km. The 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco uses 4.2 L/100km — about 25.0% less than that average, or roughly £503 saved a year at 12,000 miles.
2016 Volkswagen Scirocco — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4.2 L/100km | 109 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 67 mpg (UK) |
| Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 125 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 52 mpg (UK) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.