The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco R DSG (09 - 14) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
€ 37,800
€ 28,500
€ 37,800
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 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 131.
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
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 131
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2403 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2789 lb
Weight Difference:
769 lb
24.24 %
General
VW Scirocco R
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Scirocco R
261 hp
129 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Scirocco R
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Performance
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
▶ REPLAY
12.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
12.15 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Scirocco R
29 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
388 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Scirocco R
388 mi
459 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 R
151.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
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
