The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 23,200
€ 26,200
€ 23,200
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 DISI i-stop 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 DISI i-stop
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 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.81 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
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
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
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
29.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
727 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
