The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 Saloon 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 24,500

€ 20,200

€ 24,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Jetta 1.9 TDI is 2.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1459
1781
2003
1470
1755
1955
1781 mm
Width
1755 mm
2003 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1459 mm
Height
1470 mm
2575
4554
2640
4580
4554 mm
Length
4580 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg

Weight Difference:
214 kg
14.67 %

General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1K5/1KM
Generation
BL
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKC
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
250 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
14.03 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
579 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
527 L
Boot Capacity
430 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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