The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 22,800
€ 21,000
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is just an inch shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3038 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.47 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1K5/1KM
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
503 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
503 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.6
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
