The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,800
€ 21,700
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.2 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
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
182.8
180.3 in
Length
182.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.62 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
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 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.6 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.47 lb/hp
27.6 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
600 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
108 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
