The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 20,200
€ 25,600
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.37 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BLR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
28 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
407 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
407 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
