The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 26,900
€ 23,900
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 150 is just an inch longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 150
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
BM
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.79 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
25.79 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
542 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
542 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
