The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 26,600
€ 22,800
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.4 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
30 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
795 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
