Volkswagen Scirocco (1977 – 1981) vs Mazda RX-7 (1978 – 1985): specs compared
The Mazda RX-7 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 116 hp against 110 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 193 km/h against 185 km/h. The Volkswagen Scirocco is the lighter car, from 780 kg against 995 kg. At 4,293 mm, the Mazda RX-7 is 413 mm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Scirocco
1977 – 1981
|
Mazda
RX-7
1978 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1981 | 1978 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 110 hp | 105 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 140 Nm | 144 – 152 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 12.5 s | 8.5 – 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 162 – 185 km/h | 185 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,880 mm | 4,285 – 4,293 mm |
| Width | 1,620 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Height | 1,310 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,421 mm |
| Curb weight | 780 – 840 kg | 995 – 1,025 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.