The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 26,600
€ 23,700
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 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 105.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 105
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
1K5/1KM
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BLG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
24 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
468 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
