The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (11 - 13)
€ 25,500
€ 29,200
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
57.1
70.7
80.8
58.3
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
106.3
180.3
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 TSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.06 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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
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
*CCZ*
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 1700 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
148 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
16.01 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
33 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
566 mi
Range
475 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
475 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 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
1080 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
