The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 21,800
€ 27,300
€ 21,800
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
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 2.0 TDI DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.41 %
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 manual 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
*CEG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
19.39 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
40 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 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 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).
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
