The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 23,200

€ 20,600

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is an inch longer, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Jetta 1.6.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6
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 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.98 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6
BL
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
29.32 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
462 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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