The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)

€ 25,500
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 28,200
 VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 Turbo FSI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
70.7
80.8
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 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 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 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 2.0 Turbo FSI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.3 %
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 Turbo FSI
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 Turbo FSI

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
30 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
432 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
432 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data