The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18) vs. VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI (08 - 09)

€ 30,000
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
€ 25,800
 VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI (08 - 09) VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
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 TSI (08 - 09)
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 TSI (08 - 09)
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 TSI
2491 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
536 lb
17.71 %
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI (08 - 09)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 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 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
158 hp
197 hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
409 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
424 mi
409 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
125 kWh
144 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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