The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 25,600
€ 24,600
€ 25,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF is an inch shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
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 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.63 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
1K5/1KM
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
184 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
30.97 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
49 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
712 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 DPF
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
