The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17) vs. VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

€ 29,900
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
€ 29,600
 VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17)
68.3
75.5
55.3
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 160 (17 - 17)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 160
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
2491 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
18.99 %
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
ND
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
158 hp
138 hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
15.77 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
634 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
405 mi
634 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
130.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft