The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
€ 20,200
€ 21,300
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mazda 3 1.6 is an inch longer, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.6 FSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
57.9
69.1
77
57.4
70.1
78.9
69.1 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
180.3
101.4
179.3
180.3 in
Length
179.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.51 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
BL
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BLF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
113 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.39 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
495 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
495 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
