The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 20,200
€ 31,600
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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
182.8
180.3 in
Length
182.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.58 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
207 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
450 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
