The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 28,500
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
€ 29,500
 VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
68.3
75.5
55.4
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2403 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
20.72 %
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
ND
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
148 hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
18.63 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
56 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
814 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
814 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft