The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17) vs. VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI (08 - 14)
€ 29,900
€ 23,400
€ 29,900
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 160 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 160
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
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 160
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
14.34 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
ND
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium 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 160
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
158 hp
120 hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
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15.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
15.77 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
405 mi
Range
485 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
405 mi
485 mi
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
130.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
386 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
