The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 28,100
€ 22,800
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Jetta 2.0 TDI is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
58.3
70
79.5
57.1
70.7
80.8
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
104.4
182.8
106.3
180.3
182.8 in
Length
180.3 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3111 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.17 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
162
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 automatic 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)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
22.54 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
712 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
712 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 TDI
98.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
