Mazda 3 2011 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 50 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 89 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 3 2011 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. | |||
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`820 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5800 | |
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