The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (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 TDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.5 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
42 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
610 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
610 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
