The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI (08 - 14) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 (17 - 17)
€ 27,700

€ 29,900

€ 27,700
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
3040 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2877 lb

Weight Difference:
549 lb
18.06 %

General
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
13
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Performance
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
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22.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.77 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
22.03 lb/hp
15.77 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
647 mi
Range
405 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
647 mi
405 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
818 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