Car comparison

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIvsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2009
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

192 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,373 kg
    3,027 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    658 km
    409 mi
  • Largest trunk
    292 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
200hp149kW
192hp143kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
216Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,373kg3,027lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
88.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
575km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,256mm168in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
292L
290L
Max trunk volume
755L
-
Doors
3
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
61L
CO2 emissions-
267g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,190 rpm1,610 rpm5,440 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7,000 rpm2,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
35.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI has 8 hp more than Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
216 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,373 kg
3,027 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.7 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 3.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
658 km
409 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
575 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
658 km
409 mi
575 km
358 mi
CO2 score
-
267 g/km
Trunk score
292 L
10.3 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 134 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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