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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
MSRP $16,395 - $36,395
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2017 Mazda Mazda3
MSRP $15,900 - $25,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
1.4 L/85 1.8 L/110 2.0 L/121
2.0 L/122 2.5 L/152
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
150 hp @ 5000 rpm 170 hp @ 4800 rpm 210 hp @ 5300 rpm
155 hp @ 6000 rpm 184 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque
184 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 207 ft-lb @ 1700 rpm
150 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 185 ft-lb @ 3250 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic 5-Speed Manual 6-Speed Automatic w/ Tiptronic 6-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic 6-Speed Manual
6-Speed SKYACTIV Automatic -inc: manual-shift mode and drive selection switch 6-Speed SKYACTIV Automatic -inc: manual-shift mode, drive selection switch and paddle shifters 6-Speed SKYACTIV Manual
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.3 - 10.2 L/100 km
8.4 - 9.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 7.4 L/100 km
6.2 - 7.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.9 - 10.2 L/100 km
6.2 - 9.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
50.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
970 mm
947 - 980 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,072 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,402 mm
1,453 mm
Rear Head Room
942 mm
950 - 955 mm
Rear Leg Room
968 mm
909 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,361 mm
1,382 mm
Trunk Volume
445 L
351 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,652 mm
2,700 mm
Length, Overall
4,628 - 4,656 mm
4,470 - 4,580 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,778 mm
1,796 mm
Height, Overall
1,438 - 1,453 mm
1,455 mm
Min Ground Clearance
124 - 132 mm
155 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,333 - 1,455 kg
1,302 - 1,416 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18
P205/60HR16 P215/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18
P205/60HR16 P215/45WR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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