The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF DSG (08 - 10) 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF is an inch shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Jetta 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
3340 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.81 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 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 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CEG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
19.88 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
