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 13.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Scirocco R.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco R
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
68.3
75.5
55.4
Blueprint VW Scirocco R DSG (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 R DSG (14 - 17)
101.4
167.2
154.1 in
Length
167.2 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco R
2403 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
24.84 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 R
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
276 hp
VW Scirocco R
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
30 mpg
VW Scirocco R
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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