The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 26,600
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 22,600
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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 DISI i-stop.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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 DISI i-stop
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

 REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data