The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
€ 26,600
€ 26,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is just an inch shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57.4
70.1
78.9
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
101.4
179.3
106.3
180.3
179.3 in
Length
180.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.25 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1K5/1KM
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.26 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
534 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
534 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
