The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 31,700

€ 20,200

€ 31,700
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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid
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 Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.61 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CRJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
168 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
No data
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
19.75 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
57 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
833 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
77.7 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 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data