The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. VW Scirocco R DSG (14 - 17)

€ 28,500
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
€ 39,700
 VW Scirocco R DSG (14 - 17) VW Scirocco R
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700

ⓘ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 33.3 cm shorter, 8.5 cm narrower and 17.6 cm lower than the VW Scirocco R.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco R
1230
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
1735
1918
1406
Blueprint VW Scirocco R DSG (14 - 17)
1820
2080
1735 mm
Width
1820 mm
1918 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2080 mm
1230 mm
Height
1406 mm
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
2310
3915
Blueprint VW Scirocco R DSG (14 - 17)
2575
4248
3915 mm
Length
4248 mm
2310 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco R
1090 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1265 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
360 kg
24.83 %
VW Scirocco R DSG (14 - 17)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco R
ND
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco R
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
129 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 bhp
276 bhp
VW Scirocco R
150 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
150 NM
350 NM
VW Scirocco R

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco R

▶ REPLAY
8.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.25 kg/bhp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
8.45 kg/bhp
5.25 kg/bhp
VW Scirocco R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Scirocco R
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
432 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
432 mi
VW Scirocco R
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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Scirocco R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco R
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
175 kg
Maximum Payload
350 kg
127 L
Boot Capacity
292 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1006 L