The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 27,200
 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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 (17 - 19)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.59 %
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
684 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
684 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data