The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 21,000

€ 26,200

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
57.1
70.7
80.8
58.3
70
79.5
70.7 in
Width
70 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
180.3
104.4
182.8
180.3 in
Length
182.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.7 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.82 lb/hp
29.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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