The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 25,100
€ 24,600
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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.
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
3212 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.37 %
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BMY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 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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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
23.28 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
482 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 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
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
