The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI (08 - 09) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 28,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Scirocco 2.0 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 131.
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
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 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2403 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2789 lb
Weight Difference:
624 lb
20.61 %
General
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
13
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
197 hp
129 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Performance
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
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15.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
15.37 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
409 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
409 mi
459 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Environmental Impact
144 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
809 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft
21.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
