Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 2 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Jetta could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 419 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 91 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 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 (kg): | 1`850 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 12 200 | |
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