The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)

€ 23,800
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 29,800
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10) VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
69.1
77
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
180.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.56 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CEG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

 REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.88 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
19.88 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
600 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
600 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data