The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18) vs. VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 15)

€ 34,100
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
€ 31,000
 VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 15) VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18)
68.3
75.5
55.4
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 15)
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 SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 15)
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 TSI BMT
2546 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV Drive (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
17.15 %
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 15)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT
ND
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
158 hp
217 hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
534 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
437 mi
534 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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