The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco R DSG (14 - 17) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 SKYACTIV Drive (18 - ..)
€ 39,700

€ 34,800

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 6.9 inches taller than the Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184.
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
55.4
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
55.4 in
Height
48.4 in
101.4
167.2
90.9
154.1
167.2 in
Length
154.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2454 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 lb

Weight Difference:
743 lb
23.24 %

General
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
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
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Scirocco R
276 hp
181 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Scirocco R
258 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Performance
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
11.58 lb/hp
13.56 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Scirocco R
30 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
432 mi
Range
405 mi
VW Scirocco R
432 mi
405 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 R
149.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco R
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
772 lb
Maximum Payload
456 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft




28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data