The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 23,400

€ 21,800

€ 23,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF 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 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.61 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1K5/1KM
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
116 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
30.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
30.36 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
50 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
727 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
727 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 TDI DPF
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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