The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08)

€ 21,000
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 26,500
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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 2.0 Turbo FSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08)
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 Turbo FSI (05 - 08)
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 Turbo FSI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.93 %
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

 REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.82 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
417 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
417 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data