The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI (08 - 14) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17)
€ 25,000
€ 29,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 13.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160.
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
55.3
71.3
81.9
48.4
68.3
75.5
71.3 in
Width
68.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.5 in
55.3 in
Height
48.4 in
101.5
167.6
90.9
154.1
167.6 in
Length
154.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2877 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
16.04 %
General
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
13
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Performance
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.77 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
15.77 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
405 mi
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
471 mi
405 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Environmental Impact
125 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
825 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
