Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 43 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, 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`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 11 600 | |
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