The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 28,400
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 10) VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
€ 23,800
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

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 2.0.
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
70.1
78.9
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
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 2.0
3232 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.6 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
197 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

 REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
16.41 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
432 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
144 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
149.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data