The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,000
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
€ 31,400
 VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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 i-ELOOP is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.4 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
68.3
75.5
55.4
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT 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 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
101.4
167.6
154.1 in
Length
167.6 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
2491 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
18.99 %
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
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 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
158 hp
148 hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

341 ft
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
36 mpg
51 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
743 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
424 mi
743 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
125 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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