The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 28,500
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
€ 25,000
 VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17) VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.4 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
68.3
75.5
55.4
Blueprint VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
71.7
81.9
68.3 in
Width
71.7 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
48.4 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
101.4
167.6
154.1 in
Length
167.6 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
2403 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
14.85 %
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
ND
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
123 hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
18.63 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
633 mi
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft