The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,800
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 29,800
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
104.4
183.4
180.3 in
Length
183.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.52 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
BM
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.47 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
53 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
777 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data