The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (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.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.99 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
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 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
560 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
560 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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).
125.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
