The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,800
€ 22,700
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.39 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
BM
Generation
162
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
684 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
