The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,200
€ 25,300
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
69.1
77
58.3
70
79.5
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
180.3
104.4
183.4
180.3 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.58 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.39 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
657 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
