The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (08 - 10)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 26,700
 VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (08 - 10) VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (08 - 10)
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 2.0 TSI (08 - 10)
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 2.0 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.18 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (08 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
BM
Generation
1K5/1KM
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
417 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
417 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data