The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

€ 25,600
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
€ 21,000
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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-G 120.
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
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-G 120 (13 - 17)
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-G 120
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.02 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)

General

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
1K5/1KM
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BLR
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
21.11 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
407 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
407 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
159.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data