The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 24,900
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08) VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

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 DPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)
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 (17 - 19)
106.3
180.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)
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 DPF
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.86 %
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF

 REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
570 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 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).
123.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data