2020 Mazda3 vs 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

The Mazda3 is the all-around do-it-all compact, with countless premium characteristics that can satisfy the needs of every type of driver on the road. It competes with many compact sedans in the market and has the upper hand in terms of performance, reliability and equipment, among other facets. One of those rivals in the Volkswagen Jetta. Let’s compare these tow sedans to see how they line-up.

First off, let it be known that the Volkswagen Jetta starts at a higher price point than the Mazda3. With an MSRP of $18,000 for the GX variant, it is already more advantageous to go for the Mazda3 than the Jetta, which has a starting price of $21,245 for the base Comfortline trim.

More horsepower and efficiency in the 2020 Mazda3

The 2020 Mazda3 is offered in three trims, the GX, the GS and the GT. The base engine in the GX trim is the 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G powerplant that dishes out a healthy 155 hp. This is more horsepower than the base 1.4-litre engine in the Jetta that can only output 147 hp. And that’s the only engine available in the 2020 Jetta. The Mazda3 doubles down with an even more powerful option, the 2.5-litre SKYACTIV-G engine, which develops 186 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque, surpassing the Jetta for good.

Both vehicles offer a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-Speed automatic transmission.

Yes, the Mazda3 is more powerful. But it offers one key element that the Jetta doesn’t offer. It’s an element that is necessary for our winter conditions, and that is the i-ACTIV all-wheel drive system.

A more technologically advanced interior in the Mazda3

The 2020 Mazda3 offers more space for passengers, more specifically with the headroom for tall passengers in the back and for the legroom for occupants in the front. The Mazda3 also provides more technologies. For example, the Mazda3 comes with an 8-inch infotainment screen across the lineup. The Volkswagen Jetta only provides a 6.5-inch screen, which is considerably smaller. All base models on the Mazda3 have an 8-speaker audio system whereas the Jetta’s audio equipment only has four.

The 2020 Mazda3 is still a Canadian favourite and will be for years to come. It is more accessible, more powerful and more technologically advanced than the Volkswagen Jetta. You can shop for your car online with us. Our representatives are waiting for your call or e-mail and can answer all your questions.