The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion (07 - 09)
€ 25,500

€ 23,300

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3183 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.92 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
30.61 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
743 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
743 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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