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

€ 25,600

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.97 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
30.97 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
712 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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