The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,000

€ 25,400

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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
183.4
180.3 in
Length
183.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.62 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
108 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.82 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
833 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
833 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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