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When you’re browsing for a new sedan to tackle your commutes around Springfield, Panama City, and Callaway, FL, it’s important to understand what’s on the market and how they measure up. That’s why we at Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City put together this side-by-side comparison between the Volkswagen Jetta vs. the Mazda3 Sedan.
Below, you’ll get a clear look at how these two vehicles stack up against each other. We’ll cover fuel economy, interior styling, and overall space. Keep reading to see which one has an edge!
Under the hoods of the 2021 VW Jetta and Mazda3 Sedan are similar 4-cylinder engines. Both models have 6-speed transmissions, including a manual in the VW Jetta, and an automatic in the Mazda.
However, the Volkswagen model has an available 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and available Driving Mode Selection. The VW Jetta is also the only sedan in this head-to-head that comes with a standard turbocharged engine.
The more notable mention, however, is that the VW Jetta has better fuel economy. Since turbocharged engines are known to blend efficiency and performance, it makes sense that the VW Jetta gets up to an EPA-estimated 30 city/41 highway MPG.1 Unfortunately, you’ll only have 28 city/36 highway MPG in the Mazda3 Sedan.
You’ll be surrounded by technology if you choose to sit in the cockpit of either sedan. Off the starting line, it’s apparent how much work Volkswagen has put into the VW Jetta model’s interior. It features a high-quality audio system with smartphone integration and Bluetooth® audio streaming. Unlike the Mazda3 Sedan, the base trim VW Jetta comes with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
Another feature that sets Volkswagen apart from Mazda is available 10-color ambient lighting within the cabin of the VW Jetta. Pick your favorite color or switch it up depending on the mood. While both cockpits are driver-focused, the VW Jetta can be fitted with the available Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.
This customizable fully digital instrument cluster features an available full-screen navigation view that encompasses the multi-information display. With it, you will know where you are even when you’re out of town.
Both the VW Jetta and Mazda3 Sedan offer seating for five as well as a spacious trunk to carry and store various items. But with 94.7 cubic feet of passenger volume, you’ll have more room inside the 2021 VW Jetta for you and your passengers. That is because the 2021 Mazda3 Sedan has just 92.8 cubic feet of passenger volume.
That extra space is noticed with the added headroom and shoulder room within the front row of the 2021 VW Jetta. While the rear rows in both cars have 37.2 inches of headroom, the Volkswagen Jetta has 37.4 inches of legroom in its second row, which is over two inches more than passengers get in the rear seats of the Mazda3 Sedan.
After reading through our head-to-head VW Jetta vs. Mazda3 Sedan guide, it’s easy to see why these efficient, well-appointed, and stylish sedans are stirring up quite the conversation. However, there can only be one model that comes out on top—the Volkswagen Jetta. It not only boasts better gas mileage, but also offers more cabin space and a customizable interior.
Once you’re ready to get behind the wheel of the VW Jetta, contact us at Group 1 Volkswagen of Panama City to schedule a test drive on the roads of Springfield, Panama City, and Callaway, Florida.
1 30 city/41 highway MPG (2021 Jetta 1.4L, 6-speed manual transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
