The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 24,900
€ 20,800
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is an inch shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.65 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
1K5/1KM
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKC
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
30.93 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
39 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
570 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
