2008 Volkswagen Jetta Comparison
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| MSRP |
$18,065.00 |
$15,205.00 |
$20,295.00 |
$20,595.00 |
| Destination |
$650.00 |
$670.00 |
$670.00 |
$670.00 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| City (mpg) |
21 |
26 |
22 |
22 |
| Highway (mpg) |
29 |
34 |
29 |
29 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Standard Engine |
2.5L 170hp I5 |
1.8L 140hp I4 |
2.3L 156hp I4 |
2.3L 156hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
170 @ 5000 RPM |
140 @ 6300 RPM |
156 @ 6500 RPM |
156 @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque |
177 @ 3750 RPM |
128 @ 4300 RPM |
150 @ 4500 RPM |
150 @ 4500 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2480 |
1799 |
2260 |
2260 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.2 X 3.4 |
3.4 X 3.7 |
3.4 X 3.7 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
9.7:1 |
9.7:1 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3284.9 |
2588.2 |
2929.9 |
2929.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
101.5 |
104.3 |
103.9 |
103.9 |
| Length (in.) |
179.3 |
175.5 |
176.8 |
176.8 |
| Width (in.) |
70.1 |
68.9 |
69.1 |
69.1 |
| Height (in.) |
57.4 |
55 |
57.7 |
57.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
60.6 |
59 |
60.2 |
60.2 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
59.8 |
60.1 |
59.6 |
59.6 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.5 |
38 |
39.1 |
39.1 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.2 |
35.1 |
38.4 |
38.4 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.2 |
42.6 |
41.1 |
41.1 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
35.4 |
30.3 |
36.3 |
36.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
54.8 |
53.9 |
54.9 |
54.9 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.1 |
52.1 |
54 |
54 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
53 |
53.8 |
53.8 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
49.2 |
52.5 |
52.5 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
91 |
83.7 |
95.3 |
95.3 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
205/55R16 |
195/65R15 |
205/50R17 |
205/50R17 |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
 |  | Entertainment, Communication & Navigation | Hide | Show |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
N/A |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Jetta S |
Honda Civic DX |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Grand Touring |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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