The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,700

€ 20,200

€ 26,700
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 TSI is an inch shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
3192 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.28 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
1K5/1KM
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
197 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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16.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
16.2 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
32 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
417 mi
462 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
155.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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