The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-G 120 (17 - 19)
€ 26,500

€ 21,800

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 Turbo 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 Turbo 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 Turbo FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3192 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.59 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 Turbo FSI
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 Turbo FSI
207 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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16.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
16.2 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
29 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
417 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
417 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
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 Turbo FSI
155.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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