The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (16 - 17)
€ 24,000
€ 23,700
€ 24,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3069 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.75 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
162
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
29.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.51 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
834 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
759 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
