Mazda 3 2011 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 45 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7200 | |
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