The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,600
€ 20,200
€ 26,600
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 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 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.26 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
162
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
30 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
