The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 20,200
€ 25,600
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 2.0 TDI is an inch shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
3236 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.5 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
23.45 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
610 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
