I experienced the VW Scirocco R, light on its feet, hell of an engine, and cannot beat that amazing look! great review

Scirocco is so underrated

Scirroco wins in looks for me

I have a 2015 VW Scirocco in white, great car, really great to drive, who cares about boot space and back seats, buy a van if that's an issue, it's a great car, looks great drives really well, and it will last because it is a VW

The golf is faster but scirocco looks loads better

Even without this video I would take the Scirocco but this just cements it. Such a good looking modern car and not that far behind in terms of specs, shame they're discontinuing this gen of the Scirocco

Volkswagen never cared about scirocco :(

Own a 2012 VW Scirocco GT TDI 170 myself and still in love with it after owning it for 2 years, never owned a golf though. Not sure about the R but my TDI (170 only i think) has a soundaktor to make it sound more sporty and i guess more like a petrol car. I believe the chassis is a passat one, but this i could be wrong. Another thing is in the glove box is a tire pressure sensor reset button. Anyway, awesome video, liked + subbed :)

Great video! Got a 17 plate Scirocco R - awesome car. The Golf R is good, very good but is too refined and too composed on the road. The Scirocco is a much more engaging drive and with 280BHP you're right on the limit of what a FWD can handle. Giving the Scirocco 4WD would ruin it. Still can't believe VW has discontinued the Scirocco!

I had a white Scirocco TSI 160 bhp DSG and loved it. Actually I had two. The first had the dynamic chassis and was much nicer to drive than the second one which didn’t. It has good rear passenger space for a coupe and I got a 55” tv in the back. It wasn’t an R but was really enjoyable to drive. I now have a MK7 Golf R and it’s also really nice to drive. The thing about the Golf is it’s MUCH nicer inside...and the facelift is even nicer. It’s just got lots of little things that make it a nice place to sit, nicer than the Scirocco. It’s also a DSG and is quick. Ive not driven a Scirocco R but I’m guessing it would be great fun to drive apart from perhaps a bit of wheelspin in certain conditions. ....I’m not sure it would be that much nicer if at all to drive than the Golf R which has incredible traction with the 4 Motion. In my opinion there’s no question that the Rocco looks better from outside....but you sit inside...so it’s a balance. It’s a really difficult choice and I suppose it depends whether you want the exterior look or the interior experience with gadgets. I think maybe need to have a go in a Rocco R.

Scirocco R, a proper one with the panoramic roof and Wingback bucket seats though. The wingbacks and pan roof also werent options on the original Mk7 R I just got one a few months ago with every single option on it and it turns so much more heads than a common golf R does. Great video though!

Awesome video, you know your stuff! I'm about to pick up my Scirocco tomorrow, after driving little petrols for most my 20's to live below my means, I feel like a kid at christmas.. I haven't been this excited for any purchase, ever!!

Very good review! I've had my Scirocco for about 5.5 years now. I'm still happy and enjoying driving it! I had a great opportunity to drive it in a proper race tracker. It did behaved much better than expected!

Very good honest review, thank you. I've had my scirocco R for 6 years now and I still love it the same as when I bought it new. Awesome to drive all the time.

Scirocco still looks so fresh. We had a black 2010 plate from new (265 bhp) and loved it. Also had Scirocco R line 184 in ultra violet that I regret selling. Your reviews are great Andrew hope you're well

Brilliant review and video I did really enjoy watching it. Both amazing cars and I agree I would go for the scirocco. I drive 66 plate seat Leon fr 186 2lr tdi dsg and I love it to bits .

I love my 2009 Scirocco, even if he has only 160HP... I.like the handling very much. Very neutral-feeling

Had my Scirocco Tdi 170 for 4 years- here’s the rub….. it’s beautiful and defo a future classic. Had it stage 1 mapped, dynos @ 205 at the wheels - K&N panel filter, 20 mm spacers - 40 mm Lwr H&R springs (keeps the adaptive) Handling mod have just added to the stance tbh, but was always solid and tracks so well being fwd, 0-60 in 6.5 and Roll on’s between 70-120 are joyous and addictive, best thing is It’ll return 61 mpg with cruise set at 85, and 40 if I’m ragging the life out of it, PS4s are a must to experience liberty taken wet weather fun!!! All in all definitely a keeper, might treat it to a bigger front mount and delete the Dpf and egr and stage 2 it for another 25+ ponies 🤔 then again I’m being drawn to (the) Darkside Developments ability to go get close to 300 hp! Keep it VaG folks (soz Audi😂)

Well, that’s me buying a scirocco r now! Thanks for the review, just what I was looking for!

Get my 2018 Rocco R on Monday, have been watching your video every day, I'm so excited

Got me a Scirocco in white, brilliant car, love the Golf had a Mark V GT , but i love the Scirocco more

Good thorough review. I had scirocco r 265 and friend mk7 r, both dsg. There was nothing it performance wise. Yes, he was quicker around tight turns and off the line. Scirocco r was then remapped to Apr stage 1 where it sounds and goes even better. Both great cars. Hope VW make a new scirocco soon!

You're knowledge of the details and differences is insane! All off the cuff as well not voice over post editing. Brilliant video. Thoughts on electronic handbrakes out on newer cars these days? I always prefer the manual handbrake.

Nice video. I just bought a Scirocco GTS, basically the GTI version with 220hp & a sportier interior - this review helped me make the decision!

Scirocco for me please, in blue with the recaro buckets!

Scirocco R but needs 4wd , please vw

Does anyone know if the Scirocco R with a APR tune stage 1 is it multiple programming? Or single programming? Cheers

Great video! I had the mixed feeling years between these 2 Volksy beast but I went for the Sheer thrill driving excitement of Scirocco R, my opinion better than the TT/RCZ (these are good carts but is a bit of squeezy) ps - 4WD(4x4) and AWD are different thing.

yep agree all the way. previous car was a Scirocco R in Viper Green, loved it to bits. also looks a whole lot better than the Golf

An excellent review. Nicely balanced and described in such an honest and fair way. I already have the Scurocco R identical to this one, although mine is one of the last batch made in 2017. I’m not sure the internal sound is actually fake like found in the golf but if I’m wrong I’d be surprised .

This guy gets it. Scirroco R is such a fun car to drive. Keeps you on the edge and also has enough torque to keep up with the rest in a superior class. I've had a custom tune since and it just keeps it that little bit more exciting. bought my 2012 model in 2014 with 9k kms. now at over 140kms. Hasn't missed a beat and still get randoms coming up to me telling me how sexy my beast is. A car to enjoy....

I actually own both these cars (both modified Scirocco 360BHP, Golf R 475BHP) and can confirm the Golf R is definitely the quicker point to point car, BUT the Scirocco is the more fun car to drive and looks way better than the Golf. You feel exposed in the Golf while driving, in The Scirocco with the smaller windows you feel more enclosed and safer, if that makes sense? Love both cars though. If you want a mindless hoon the Golf R is the more capable :)

I own a mark 7 Golf R & a Scirocco R- I love both but they are different driving experiences. I agree with your verdict- I believe the golf to be more capable, the Scirocco more involving.

The Golf exterior/body is getting so boring. The Scirocco has a wide stance, nice hips and the chassi overall looks so much more sporty and stylish 😍 I loooove the Scirocco body. The Golf R DSG performance and interior does take the lead though, plus the quad exhaust (even though it’s a bit exaggerated), they’re fully functional and look sportier 😁

I have a 2012 R 6 speed manual with stage 1 upgrade. That's more than enough for a daily drive. The manual is fun and is a real drivers car. I plan on keeping this long term. It seems like it will be a collectors item down the track.

It might be in your back catalogue, but a very enjoyable and well presented video!

Scirocco. Too many golf's =boring. Plus scirocco more stylish. Wish i could have one. I've always loved scirocco. As a kid always wanted a corrado.

Almost bought a GTI a few months back, went another direction. But out of the 2 of these I would go with scirocco. Wish we could get them in the U.S.

I would take any of them because I'm driving a 75 hp Seat Ibiza 6L right now... I kinda like the scirocco better but you gotta be a little mad to buy one now as it uses a really old plattform and engine... It's a lot more dated than the Golf R and still I understand what you tried to explain about the thrill... With those gauges and the lower roofline it clearly says "I'm a fast and aggressive car, go and push the pedal some more" While the Golf is harder to separate from its family car equivalents... Technically the Golf is a better car no question but If money wasn't an issue at all I think I'd take the Scirocco... If I was opting for a sports car rather than a hot hatch I'd go for the TT RS... But In reality in most cases money plays a role and the Golf seems like better value because its much more modern and I think It holds up its value better and still is easier to sell in 10 years... I would have to make test drives on my own to come to a final decision... :D

Great reviews. My choice would be the Scirocco as it's less likely to get stolen.

Later additions of the Scirocco had loads of kit added options to it ,so as to attract more buyers, as sales figure for them had taken a dive over recent years until finally end of production Jan 2018. So run down stock give away. Sorry for me ,round my Wiltshire A,B&C roads it's Golf R mk7 and now my mk 7.5 all day long. Oh and mine has 5drs makes even better and for me it thrills.

I have recently bought mu first car,i was in doubt between the golf gti mk5 and scirocco 2.0 tsi,finally i took the scirocco,greetings from Spain,great video

The Scirocco looks a lot more amazing, than the Golf, but the Golf has 4motion, you can only get the big Nav for the Golf and, because the Golf is quite bigger, it is much more practical! So I would prefer the Golf over the Scirocco, though the Scirocco is the better looking car ;)

Scirocco R looks great but id have to pick the golf R. Love a true hot hatch.

Both great thanks, Would love to see a buyers guide for the Scirocco R and Mk6 GTI.

Love the cars, love the music, love the reviews!

finally a good comparison between the 2 cars that actually acknowledges the magic of the scirocco.

Thanks for this video, really enjoyed it. Thumbs up

thanks , unfortunately wecant get the Scirocco R in Canada, but it was great to see.

what mount did you use for the headrest to attach the gopro?

For me the scirocco is a better place to be and it’s got more presence on the road. The car feels like my old edition 30 brought up to date the golf r has the better traction in general and as such covers ground faster. On track the scirocco is more than a match for the golf and more expensive cars but it’s the nicer place to be and more fun than the golf probably because it’s a bit of a change from the familiarity of the golf. I would like to try the scirocco with a quaife lsd cos it transformed my ed30 and I think it would do the same for the R

hey, whats quality like on the scirocco? is it a lot worser than, say, an A3 of the same year?

Personally the Rocco R is fast enough. I don't need 4 wheel drive and more BHP to drive about getting smashed by speed bumps and snapped by speed cameras. Golf R's perform better but Scirocco looks faster and more exciting. I step out my house and see my Rocco R and smile EVERY time...the girls like it too lol

Sick review, I think a mk5 R32 could smash both of them on "thril" though 😎

Went from a 122ps 1.4 Scirocco to a Scirocco R (viper, manual) and it's just been an amazing car. People look at it unlike the golf R, its practical, makes a great noise with no drone, comfortable. The economy is poor my absolute BEST momentary MPG has been 33mpg. Average in town anywhere from 20-25mpg. Going to test drive an M2 in a couple of hours and am interested to see what it offers over my car, I know they're in a completely different league however I am tempted to keep my car put on an ATB LSD, uprated clutch and stage one map it, maybe short shifter and leave the car stock.

I have a 65 plate Scirocco R. It's epic. Only draw back is the lack of AWD. But it's such a beautiful car, it turns heads and in my experience the other shortcomings reviewers have with it are fairly overstated. And I say that having driven both.

Wish the mk7 had the scirocco body

I think we must be on a similar wavelength..as mentioned still got my 07 Ed30..(from new) as to me it feels special to be in and it still goes well. When trying mk7R I just found it really dull myself. So from this pair I think the Rocco would be my preference. Nice video BTW. Good work.

Just sent my scirroco back will miss it lovely car , only downside i found was the doors are bloody huge , i highly recommend these cars

Nice vid, enjoyed it. Can see your fond of the rocc. In my opinion it would be better compared with the Gti, mainly due to the fwd, of course. I've always admired the look of the rocc, but would never buy one, as it's really not practical. 3 door bodyshell with a small boot, mk 5/6 tech and running gear, it's old hat I'm afraid, and now has limited appeal. The 7 Gti, is the popular choice, r for enthusiasts.

I test drove the Cupra R which i believe is pretty much the same set up as the Rocco chassis wise the Cupra is probably better fettled, for me the Golf was just better far more stable and would give you more on the drive, that's not to say the Cupra was a bad car it wasn't. For me the only thing that lets the Golf down is the exhaust note, its pretty feeble and should be much better not the piped in rubbish but a BCS exhaust will be sorting that for me as it adds to the whole experience, another good vid Andrew

Got a 2011 scirocco R. It puts out 330 hp and 550 nm 👌 I wish it had 4wd because the launch control is useless with fwd for me now. Every drive is still good and I can easily kick some ass on the highway 😎

Scirocco's is my favourite car! absolutely beautiful looking car, i just wish i could afford one right now so i could buy one!

I love the golf but if vw added the golfs engine and drive train to the scirocco then i have that.

The Scirocco is a MKV chassis still... so it's now 12yrs old. No wonder VW can give away so many options in the car cabin as it's all old stock to clear out inventory. The Golf R is 2 chassis revisions newer and MQB based which is lighter and stiffer.

Imagine a Scirocco R with a RS3 specs and technology 😍😍. I would keep that forever

Funny old world is it not I had a new Scirocco GT Tdi 170 in 2012, a Golf GTD 3 door in 2015 and 2017 a new Gti Clubsport all with DSG. My favourite out of all although not the quickest was the Scirocco, the Golfs are brilliant cars but a Golf you sit in it, a Scirocco, you actually wear it, you can play with it. I think a lot of modern cars have to much power for there own good to be honest and in all honesty to quick for a drivers enjoyment and I have a few years track experience and rallying .

Is there a chance to test seat leon cupra 300? I would like to hear your opinion and compare it with golf 7 R 😀

Drove both, bought Scirocco. Easily the more fun car to throw about. Golf was mundane by comparison.

I really like your channel. Do you do anything on tiguans or know anyone who does?

Scirocco owner for 8 years now, and still love the look & drive 😍. VW should have made it 4WD like the golf!

I have scirocco 2010 2.0 tdi r-line and it is far the best car i have ever driven, and it makes great sound too!

So in sweden, the interior is like reversed, i can't find a single one scirocco R with leather seats.

Its a shame they didnt update it, the scirocco. I had the R and it was a great looking car. If they had a newer one now, i would buy it again

ive got a scirocco R and absolutly love it 🚘

What is the name of music in the beginning please???

Ive had my Edition 30 for 4 years now. its stage 1 so 300bhp. I test drove the mk7R and as you say its quick but where is the smiles? I had more fun in an Audi S1,much more cheeky and playful. The CS/S looks more edition 30 in terms of excitement. Trouble is for the financial outlay i dont know if its worth changing? Damn the Edition 30 is good!!

There is a 20 plate Golf R 7.5 at my local dealer, it has the same wheels as the scirocco shown here, are they the correct wheels for a golf R, or as the dealer swapped them?

When I was looking at my first car I was deciding between a 3-door Golf GTI or a Beetle Turbo. I ended up buying the Beetle, but if they sold the Scirocco in the States it might have been a different story...

FWD is lighter than AWD, and in I dont think torque steer and understeer would be an issue at this day and age. But when accelerating the weight of the car goes to the back wheels, reducing grip from a FWD car when launching. FWD cars are generally easy to drive because they don't oversteer but I think AWD car is even easier to drive than a FWD car. So I think the AWD Golf R is better but the car community shouldn't underestimate FWD cars since they are actually fast and more forgiving to the amateur drivers than RWD.

Team scirocco💥

Do the rear seats fold down flat so as to have more space ???? Thank you for such a brilliant review too

Had the choice of them both, Scirocco won much heart. So much better looking, lower, sportier, wider, better interior and doesn't blend in with all the the other Golfs on the road. Really nippy, great sounding engine. Best of all the resale value will hold much better given its discontinued.

nice review

I was today years old when i first saw a facelifted scirocco R watching this video. Was South Africa the only country that was left out on this model?

@ 7:20 WHAT? Golf R dosen't get DCC? Even my GTI Clubsport was equipped with DCC from factory! Which im using every time i drive! Top Option! Awesome Review! 👍

Where do you get your music tracks?

Great review! What about compared the shirocco R to Leon Cupra FWD too ?? I think a better chassis and MQB platform

Hi, can anyone tell me if this 280 R scirocco has an LSD as standard, albeit an electronic one?

Bizarre that the Scirocco has FWD. Yet it is meant to be more 'sporty' than a Golf.

Scirocco R 4 sure... got mine 2 months ago and like you said.. makes you happy / alive and thrill... tried the TT and the golf... cannot say anything against them... really good.. but.. no excitement...

Wish the Scirocco was available in the US. It would do well here.

Get my facelift scirocco r next week cant wait!

Good review, would consider both cars should I trade in mine.👍

No adaptive cruise control on the Scirocco facelift?

I am dreaming of an "R"....😍😍

I’ve seen a mint green scirocco R with the bucket seats for sale in Swansea at £21k I think I’d take it over the Golf R to be honest

I like that get out of the way Scirocco look....

Great video! What's the music in the intro?

It would be nice if you review scirocco gts 2017 :-) or do more scirocco videos.