The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
€ 21,000
€ 24,500
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.62 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
BM
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.82 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
579 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
