The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18) vs. VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 30,000
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
€ 28,900
 VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 i-ELOOP 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.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
68.3
75.5
55.3
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI (13 - 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 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI (13 - 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 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
2491 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
17.76 %
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
158 hp
175 hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
609 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
424 mi
609 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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