The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 25,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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
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 2.0 FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.2 %
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 automatic 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
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
21.11 lb/hp
24.57 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
42 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
407 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
407 mi
566 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).
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 2.0 FSI
159.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 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
1146 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
