The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 22,300

€ 23,200

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.9 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
1K5/1KM
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.21 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
417 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
155.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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