The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 24,400
€ 20,800
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
58.3
70
79.5
57.9
69.1
77
70 in
Width
69.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.4
182.8
103.9
180.3
182.8 in
Length
180.3 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.68 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
162
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 turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 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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25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.08 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
551 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
