The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 24,600
€ 26,600
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.0 is an inch longer, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.63 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*BLG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.89 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
468 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
468 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
