The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 25,600
€ 23,200
€ 25,600
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 2.0 TDI is an inch shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3236 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.39 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
23.45 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
610 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
