The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..) vs. VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI (08 - 14)

€ 29,200
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
€ 23,400
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI (08 - 14) VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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 132 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
68.3
75.5
55.3
Blueprint VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 132 (18 - ..)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI (08 - 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 132
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
2271 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
637 lb
21.91 %
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI (08 - 14)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
VW Scirocco 1.4 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 132
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CMS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
130 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
130 hp
120 hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
112 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
112 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
17.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
17.47 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
459 mi
485 mi
VW Scirocco 1.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
115.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
518 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft