The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..) vs. VW Scirocco R (15 - 17)
€ 34,800

€ 37,800

€ 34,800
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 6.9 inches lower than the VW Scirocco R.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco R
48.4
68.3
75.5
55.4
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
90.9
154.1
101.4
167.2
154.1 in
Length
167.2 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco R
2454 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
690 lb
21.95 %

General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco R
ND
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
276 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco R
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13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13.56 lb/hp
11.39 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
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
405 mi
Range
428 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
428 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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
275 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
456 lb
Maximum Payload
758 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft