Mazda MAZDA3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Mazda and the Volkswagen likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Jetta has a more massive engine than the Mazda MAZDA3. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Volkswagen Jetta will have picked up and gone by the time the Mazda MAZDA3 finally gets moving.

Utility
The Volkswagen Jetta and the MAZDA3 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Mazda MAZDA3 for a fill-up more often than the Volkswagen Jetta because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda MAZDA3 offers a bit more head room than the Volkswagen Jetta, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the MAZDA3 provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Jetta, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Volkswagen Jetta is tremendously heavier than the MAZDA3. The Volkswagen Jetta's tank is almost the same size as the Mazda MAZDA3's, though the MAZDA3's is a tad larger. The Volkswagen and the Mazda MAZDA3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
Regarding fuel economy, the Jetta beats the Mazda MAZDA3. Regarding gas mileage, the Volkswagen Jetta has the Mazda MAZDA3 beat. The Volkswagen is substantially costlier than the Mazda MAZDA3 when it comes to MSRP. The Volkswagen will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Mazda MAZDA3.

Warranty
The Mazda MAZDA3 and the Volkswagen Jetta have the same basic warranty.