The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 25,600
€ 21,000
€ 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 TDI 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 TDI
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 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3236 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.13 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.82 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
23.45 lb/hp
23.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
610 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
610 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
