Volkswagen Jetta 2009 vs Mazda 3 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.4 - 1.9 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 - 122 HP | 105 - 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 - 250 NM | 145 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 - 12.2 seconds | 8.2 - 13.1 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda 3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Jetta. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 - 7.4 | 4.4 - 8.1 | |
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Volkswagen Jetta petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Volkswagen Jetta equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 430 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`924 kg | ~ 1`827 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`375 kg | ~ 1`298 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 549 kg | ~ 529 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
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