The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
€ 23,700
€ 21,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is just an inch longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 FSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
57.1
70.7
80.8
57.4
70.1
78.9
70.7 in
Width
70.1 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
180.3
101.4
179.3
180.3 in
Length
179.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.44 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
BM
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BLF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
113 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.4 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
834 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
495 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
