The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 20,200
€ 24,000
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 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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
183.4
103.9
180.3
183.4 in
Length
180.3 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
2956 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.31 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
24.03 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
