The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (05 - 10)

€ 21,000
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 27,300
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (05 - 10) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (05 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.18 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (05 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

 REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.82 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
589 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
589 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
119.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data