The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 24,000
€ 21,800
€ 24,000
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 1.6 TDI is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3069 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.05 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
162
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
29.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.51 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
