The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)
€ 20,200
€ 23,400
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.31 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
BL
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
110 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
