The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..) vs. VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 34,800
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
€ 30,800
 VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 13.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
48.4
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
68.3
75.5
55.3
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 TDI
2454 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
20.09 %
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
175 hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
151 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13.56 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
565 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
456 lb
Maximum Payload
853 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft