The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (09 - 10)

€ 26,900
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 25,600
 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (09 - 10) VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
€ 26,900
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 150 is just an inch longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (09 - 10)
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 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (09 - 10)
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 1.6 TDI DPF
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.82 %
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (09 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
BM
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
125 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
712 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data