The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

€ 28,400
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 10) VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
€ 25,500
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 28,400
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 TSI 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 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
70.1
78.9
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
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 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)
106.3
180.3
179.3 in
Length
180.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3232 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.3 %
Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19)

General

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
197 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
145 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

 REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
16.41 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
566 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
432 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 TSI
149.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data