The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)

€ 25,600
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
€ 26,900
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

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 2.0 FSI is just an inch shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
180.3
179.3 in
Length
180.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.83 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)

General

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
1K5/1KM
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BLR
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Performance

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
129 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

 REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
21.11 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
407 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
407 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data