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- 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
- Jetta Sedan 4dr Man S
- 2008 Mazda Mazda3
- MAZDA3 4dr Sdn Man i Sport *L...
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification | |
| Compact | Compact |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | |
| Gas I5 | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | |
| 2.5L/151 | 2.0L/122 |
| Fuel System | |
| SMPI | MPFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |
| 170 @ - TBD - | 148 @ 6500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |
| 177 @ - TBD - | 135 @ 4500 |
| Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | |
| 5 | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | |
| Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.78 | 3.31 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 2.12 | 1.84 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 1.36 | 1.31 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 0.96 | 0.97 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 0.77 | 0.76 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.60 | 3.17 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.65 | 4.11 |
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |
| 21 | 24 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |
| 29 | 32 |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |
| 140 | |
| Cooling System | |
|---|---|
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |
| 10.0 | 7.9 |
| Weight Information | |
|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |
| 3230 | 2780 |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | |
| Independent | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | |
| Independent | E-type Multi-link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |
| MacPherson Strut | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |
| Multi-link | w/Coil Springs |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Brake Type | |
| Pwr | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | |
| 4-Wheel | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| 11.3 x 0.98 | 10.9 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| 10.2 X 0.47 | 10.4 x - TBD - |
| Tires | |
|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | |
| P205/55HR16 | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear Tire Size | |
| P205/55HR16 | P195/65HR15 |
| Spare Tire Size | |
| Compact | T115/70D15 |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | |
| 16 x 6.5 | 15 x 6.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | |
| 16 x 6.5 | 15 x 6.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | |
| Compact | 15 x - TBD - |
| Front Wheel Material | |
| Steel | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | |
| Steel | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | |
| Steel | Steel |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | |
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | |
| 16.4 | 14.6 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | |
| 3.00 | 2.9 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |
| 35.8 | 34.1 |
| Fuel Tank | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |
| 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | |
| 101.5 | 103.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | |
| 179.3 | 177.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |
| 70.1 | 69.1 |
| Height, Overall (in) | |
| 57.4 | 57.7 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) | |
| 60.6 | 60.2 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) | |
| 59.8 | 59.6 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | |
| 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | |
| 16.0 | 11.5 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | |
| 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | |
| 91 | 94.3 |
| Front Head Room (in) | |
| 38.5 | 39.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | |
| 41.2 | 41.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 54.8 | 54.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | |
| 53.8 | |
| Second Head Room (in) | |
| 37.2 | 37.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | |
| 35.4 | 36.3 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 53.1 | 54.0 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | |
| 52.5 | |
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | |
| Jetta | MAZDA3 |
| Body Style | |
| 4 Door Sdn | 4 Door Sedan |