The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)

€ 26,900
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 25,600
 VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
€ 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 2.0 FSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
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 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
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 150
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.83 %
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
28 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
407 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
407 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data