The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
€ 20,800
€ 24,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.65 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
BL
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.71 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
579 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
