The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco R (09 - 14) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (17 - 18)
€ 35,900

€ 30,000

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Scirocco R is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 13.1 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 6.5 inches taller than the Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP.
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
54.9
71.7
81.9
48.4
68.3
75.5
71.7 in
Width
68.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.5 in
54.9 in
Height
48.4 in
101.5
167.2
90.9
154.1
167.2 in
Length
154.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
3128 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2877 lb

Weight Difference:
637 lb
20.36 %

General
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
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 R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Scirocco R
261 hp
158 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Scirocco R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
11.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.77 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
11.98 lb/hp
15.77 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Scirocco R
29 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
383 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Scirocco R
383 mi
424 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
125 kWh
VW Scirocco R
153.5 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
774 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