The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (08 - 10)
€ 22,800
€ 24,800
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.64 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CAV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.47 lb/hp
20.01 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
518 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
