The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) vs. VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 30,700
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
€ 27,700
 VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 09) VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 184 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 184
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
68.3
75.5
55.3
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (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 184 (18 - ..)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (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 184
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
2366 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
22.96 %
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
ND
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
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
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
197 hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
151 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13.07 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
31 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
409 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
409 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
511 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