The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 35,100
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 Hybrid.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
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 Hybrid
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.28 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CRJ*
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
168 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 Hybrid
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.71 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
57 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
833 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
833 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
77.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
77.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
