The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 20,200
€ 28,200
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 Turbo FSI.
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo 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 Turbo FSI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.37 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
145 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 Turbo FSI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
30 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
432 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
462 mi
432 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo 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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
140.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
