The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 24,400

€ 24,600

€ 24,400
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 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT 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 2.0.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
162
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
29.57 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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