The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 14)
€ 22,600
€ 22,100
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.61 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
162
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.96 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
645 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
645 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
