The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08)
€ 21,000

€ 25,100

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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-G 120 is just an inch longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3212 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.48 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
BM
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*BMY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.82 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
482 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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