The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 24,800
€ 20,200
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6
3137 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.5 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BLG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.67 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
