The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
€ 20,200
€ 26,600
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI 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
182.8
180.3 in
Length
182.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.02 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
BL
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.39 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
795 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
