The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 29,800
€ 20,200
€ 29,800
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 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
58.3
70
79.5
57.9
69.1
77
70 in
Width
69.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.4
183.4
103.9
180.3
183.4 in
Length
180.3 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
3192 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
14.03 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
162
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
21.57 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
