The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) vs. VW Scirocco R DSG (09 - 14)

€ 30,700
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
€ 37,800
 VW Scirocco R DSG (09 - 14) VW Scirocco R
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 184 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.5 inches lower than the VW Scirocco R.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco R
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
68.3
75.5
54.9
Blueprint VW Scirocco R DSG (09 - 14)
71.7
81.9
68.3 in
Width
71.7 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
48.4 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint VW Scirocco R DSG (09 - 14)
101.5
167.2
154.1 in
Length
167.2 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco R
2366 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
807 lb
25.44 %
VW Scirocco R DSG (09 - 14)

General

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco R
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 R
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
261 hp
VW Scirocco R
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
151 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco R

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
29 mpg
VW Scirocco R
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
388 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
388 mi
VW Scirocco R
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).
151.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Scirocco R
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco R
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
511 lb
Maximum Payload
774 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft