The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)

€ 22,800
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 23,400
 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10) VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)
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 1.6 TDI DPF
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.52 %
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.47 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data