Mazda 3 2009 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, but torque is 13 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Despite the higher power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Jetta engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 3 2009 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. Volkswagen Jetta 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 527 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 97 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 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`770 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3400 | |
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