The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 26,200
€ 20,200
€ 26,200
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 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
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
Mazda 3 1.6
3113 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.82 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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
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
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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29.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.93 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
727 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
