The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)

€ 23,700
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
€ 25,600
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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 2.0 FSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
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 2.0 FSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.44 %
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 2.0 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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
BLR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

 REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.4 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mpg
28 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
55 mpg
city
20 mpg
67 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
834 mi
Range
407 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
834 mi
407 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
78.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data