The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 27,300
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,800
 Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 27,300
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF 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 DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (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 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (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 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3258 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.36 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CEG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
138 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
19.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
19.39 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data