Mazda 3 2014 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 91 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.5 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`910 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 5600 | |
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