The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 24,400
€ 21,800
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.3
70
79.5
57.1
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
104.4
182.8
106.3
180.3
182.8 in
Length
180.3 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.21 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
162
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.08 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
551 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
551 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
