Mazda 3 2011 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 17 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2011 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: | 4.58 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`745 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6200 | |
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