The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 24,600
€ 26,200
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 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 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 2.0
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.46 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.89 lb/hp
29.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
