The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 20,600
€ 20,200
€ 20,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Jetta 1.6 is an inch shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
2961 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.3 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
1K5/1KM
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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29.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
29.32 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
32 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
462 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
