The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 23,900
€ 23,800
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
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
3095 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.56 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
1K5/1KM
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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25.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.79 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
542 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
