The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09)
€ 20,200
€ 22,300
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
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
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.03 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.39 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
417 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
417 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
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).
155.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
