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2012 Mazda MAZDA3
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta
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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring
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4-Door Automatic Base
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| Pricing | |||
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$21,568
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$15,950
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| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price | |||
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$22,550
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$16,615
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| Monthly Payment Estimate | |||
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$376 / month
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$277 / month
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| TCC’s Bottom Line | |||
| With its new Skyactive powertrains, the 2012 Mazda3 is the eco-conscious choice that sure doesn't drive like one. | The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen isn't exactly like its sedan counterpart--it's noticeably smaller but nicer inside. | ||
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| Fuel Economy | |||
| City | |||
| 28 mpg | 24 mpg | ||
| Highway | |||
| 40 mpg | 29 mpg | ||
| Vehicle | |||
| EPA Classification | |||
| Compact | Compact Cars | ||
| Number of Passenger Doors | |||
| - | 4 | ||
| Interior Dimensions | |||
| Front Leg Room (in) | |||
| 42.0 | 41.2 | ||
| Front Hip Room (in) | |||
| 53.7 | - TBD - | ||
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | |||
| 94.1 | 94.1 | ||
| Second Leg Room (in) | |||
| 36.2 | 38.1 | ||
| Front Head Room (in) | |||
| 38.9 | 38.2 | ||
| Second Hip Room (in) | |||
| 52.2 | - TBD - | ||
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | |||
| 54.9 | 55.2 | ||
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | ||
| Second Head Room (in) | |||
| 37.5 | 37.1 | ||
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | |||
| 54.0 | 53.6 | ||
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Track Width, Rear (in) | |||
| 59.8 | 60.6 | ||
| Wheelbase (in) | |||
| 103.9 | 104.4 | ||
| Liftover Height (in) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |||
| 69.1 | 70.0 | ||
| Track Width, Front (in) | |||
| 60.4 | 60.7 | ||
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | |||
| 4.7 | 5.5 | ||
| Length, Overall (in) | |||
| 180.9 | 182.2 | ||
| Height, Overall (in) | |||
| 57.9 | 57.2 | ||
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |||
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | |||
| 11.8 | 15.7 | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
| 10.4 x - TBD - | NA | ||
| Brake Type | |||
| Pwr | Pwr | ||
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |||
| NA | 9.1 x 1.3 | ||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | Yes | ||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
| 10.9 x - TBD - | 11.0 x 0.9 | ||
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| NA | Yes | ||
| Brake ABS System | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-Wheel | ||
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | NA | ||
| Fuel Tank | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
| 14.5 | 14.5 | ||
| Steering | |||
| Steering Type | |||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | ||
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | |||
| 2.94 | 3.0 | ||
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | |||
| 35.8 | - TBD - | ||
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | |||
| 16.2 | 16.4 | ||
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |||
| 34.2 | 36.4 | ||
| Tires | |||
| Spare Tire Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Tire Size | |||
| P205/50VR17 | 195/65HR15 | ||
| Rear Tire Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Tire Size | |||
| P205/50VR17 | 195/65HR15 | ||
| Spare Tire Size | |||
| T125/70D16 | NA | ||
| Front Tire Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Trailering | |||
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
| - TBD - | NA | ||
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
| - TBD - | NA | ||
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Weight Information | |||
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |||
| 2950 | 2881 | ||
| Wheels | |||
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | |||
| 17 x 7.0 | 15 x 6.0 | ||
| Front Wheel Material | |||
| Aluminum | Steel | ||
| Spare Wheel Material | |||
| Steel | NA | ||
| Front Wheel Size (in) | |||
| 17 x 7.0 | 15 x 6.0 | ||
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | |||
| 16 x - TBD - | NA | ||
| Rear Wheel Material | |||
| Aluminum | Steel | ||
| Cooling System | |||
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |||
| 7.9 | 7.7 | ||
| Electrical | |||
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |||
| 100 | 140 | ||
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Engine | |||
| Engine Type | |||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | ||
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |||
| 148 @ 4100 | 125 @ 4000 | ||
| Engine Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Displacement | |||
| 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/121 | ||
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
| 155 @ 6000 | 115 @ 5200 | ||
| Mileage | |||
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |||
| 28 | 24 | ||
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | |||
| 33 | 27 | ||
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |||
| 40 | 29 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | |||
| - TBD - | 3.39 | ||
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 2.02 | 2.37 | ||
| Trans Order Code | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |||
| 3.89 | 3.68 | ||
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 1.00 | 1.15 | ||
| Trans Description Cont. | |||
| Automatic | Automatic w/manual shift | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | ||
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 0.59 | 0.69 | ||
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 3.55 | 4.15 | ||
| Clutch Size (in) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 1.45 | 1.56 | ||
| Trans Type | |||
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 0.70 | 0.86 | ||
| Trans Description Cont. Again | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Summary | |||
| Vehicle Name | |||
| Mazda Mazda3 | Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | ||
| Body Style | |||
| 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |||
| w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | ||
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Suspension Type - Front | |||
| MacPherson Strut | McPherson Strut | ||
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |||
| w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | ||
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Suspension Type - Rear | |||
| Multi-link | Torsion Beam | ||
| Emissions | |||
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | |||
| 4.5 | 6.7 | ||
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | |||
| - | 6 | ||
| Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rating | |||
| Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating | |||
| Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver | |||
| Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger | |||
| Overall Side Crash Rating | |||
| Side Barrier Rating | |||
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | |||
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | |||
| Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat | |||
| Combined Side Rating Front Seat | |||
| Combined Side Rating Rear Seat | |||
| Rollover Rating | |||
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