The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (11 - 13)

€ 23,800
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 29,200
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (11 - 13) VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

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 2.0 TSI.
Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (11 - 13)
70
79.5
69.1 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
180.3
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (11 - 13)
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 2.0 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.28 %
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (11 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
475 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
475 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data