The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
€ 24,800

€ 22,600

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is an inch shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
57.4
70.1
78.9
57.9
69.1
77
70.1 in
Width
69.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.4
179.3
103.9
180.3
179.3 in
Length
180.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3161 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.55 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1K5/1KM
Generation
BL
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
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
20.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.01 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
518 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
125 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).
127 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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