The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 22,800
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 29,900
 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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 DSG (11 - 14)
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 DSG (11 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3177 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.1 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
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 4200 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
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
645 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data