2022 Mazda 3 vs. 2022 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2022 Mazda 3 is distinctive for its tailored interior, upmarket build quality and exceptional chassis. But how does it compare to the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta, a sporty car with outstanding safety features, GLI option and conservative cabin?

Design & Style

The Volkswagen Jetta is capable of seating five passengers, and its rear and front bumper have been revised. It now has standardized LEDs which can be seen in the daytime running lights, tail and headlights. Those that purchase the GLI edition will get wider exhaust pipes and the body sits on eighteen inch alloy wheels which are black in color with a roof colored the same.

The Mazda 3 now comes with a Carbon Edition package for its hatchback and sedan, which displays red leather upholstery, Polymetal Gray style paint and dark coloration which can be seen near the wheels, grille, and mirror caps. It also provides the option of all-wheel drive and those that purchase Preferred trim will get heated seats in front that can be power adjusted and have memory settings.

Technology & Safety

The NHTSA has given the Mazda 3 a perfect five star rating, as it comes with the industry's best driver assistance technology. This includes headlights with automated high beams, automated emergency brakes, multiple airbags, and lane departure notifications. It also has the ability to detect pedestrians automatically and perks within its cabin include a nine inch touch display, Bose sound system with twelve speakers, satellite radio and rotary knob.

The Volkswagen Jetta comes with many of the driver assistance functions seen in the Mazda 3. It has stop and go tech, cruise control which is adaptive, blind area monitoring, frontal collision alerts and emergency automated brakes.  Luxuries within its cabin include ambient lighting, wireless charging for electronic devices, climate control, powered seats and the choice of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.

Performance

The Volkswagen Jetta is powered by a four cylinder, 1.5 liter turbocharged engine that can generate 158 horsepower with 184 pounds of torque. Though it comes with a default manual six speed transmission, buyers have the option of upgrading to an automatic eight speed if desired. The Mazda 3 offers three separate engine options, with the most powerful being a 2.5 liter engine that can generate 250 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

While the Mazda 3 and Volkswagen Jetta are comparable when it comes to safety features and cabin amenities, the Mazda is vastly superior when it comes to horsepower and performance and offers more engine options. Furthermore, the Jetta is not that engaging to handle and it provides no hybridized powertrain option, and this makes the Mazda 3 the winner.

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