The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 21,000

€ 22,800

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6
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 1.6
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.47 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Jetta 1.6
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23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.08 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.82 lb/hp
30.08 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
503 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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