The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI (09 - 14)

€ 28,500
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
€ 27,700
 VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI (09 - 14) VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
68.3
75.5
55.3
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI (09 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI (09 - 14)
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 TSI
2403 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
20.61 %
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI (09 - 14)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
207 hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
32 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
420 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
420 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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