Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Mazda 3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 45 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`900 | 1`910 | |
| 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 (€): | 5200 | 11 600 | |
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