The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,500
€ 30,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
48.4
68.3
75.5
55.3
71.3
81.9
68.3 in
Width
71.3 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
48.4 in
Height
55.3 in
90.9
154.1
101.5
167.6
154.1 in
Length
167.6 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
2403 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
730 lb
23.3 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
168 hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.65 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
18.63 lb/hp
18.65 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
565 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
836 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
