The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 24,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
57.1
70.7
80.8
58.3
70
79.5
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
180.3
104.4
182.8
180.3 in
Length
182.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3069 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.75 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.4 lb/hp
29.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
834 mi
Range
759 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
759 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
