Compare Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 vs. Kia Soul
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2013 Volkswagen J...
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- MSRP
- $16,645
- $17,845
- $17,700
- Avg. Paid
- $7,403
- $14,354
- $13,139
- Overall
- 7.7 /10
- 8.7 /10
- 9.0 /10
- Critics' Rating
- 7.5 /10
- 9.4 /10
- 8.9 /10
- Performance
- 7.5 /10
- 9.0 /10
- 8.0 /10
- Interior
- 8.1 /10
- 8.0 /10
- 8.6 /10
- Cost to Own
- 9.2 /10
- 8.9 /10
- 9.2 /10
- Safety
- 8.7 /10
- 9.8 /10
- 9.8 /10
- Reliability
- 3.0 /5
- 2.5 /5
- 4.5 /5
- Pros
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- Lots of trunk and passenger space
- Comfortable cabin
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- Superb handling
- Outstanding fuel economy
- Quality interior
- Easy-to-use infotainment system
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- Massive cargo space
- Abundant passenger room
- Upscale interior
- Cons
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- Bland interior styling in lower trims
- Underpowered base engine
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- Limited space in the back seats
- Sedan has less trunk space than rivals
- Below-average predicted reliability rating
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- Weak base engine
- Below-average fuel economy
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Manual
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front Wheel Drive
- Front Wheel Drive
- Front Wheel Drive
- Fuel/Engine
- Gas I4 2.0L/121
- Regular Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/122
- Regular Unleaded I-4 1.6 L/97
- MPG
- 24 City / 29 Hwy
- 27 City / 37 Hwy
- 25 City / 30 Hwy
Body
- Body Style
- 4 Door Sedan
- Sedan
- Hatchback
Dimensions
- Wheelbase (in.)
- 104.4
- 106.3
- 101.2
- Length, Overall (in.)
- 182.2
- 180.3
- 163
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in.)
- 70.0
- 70.7
- 70.9
- Height, Overall (in.)
- 57.2
- 57.3
- 63.5
Doors & Windows
- Rear Defrost
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Privacy Glass
- Standard
- Power Windows
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
Exterior Features
- Rear Spoiler
- Optional
- Optional
- Optional
Measurements
- Base Curb Weight (lbs.)
- 2881
- 2899
- 2942
Tires & Wheels
- Tires - Front All-Season
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Tires - Rear All-Season
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Compact Spare Tire
- Standard
- Standard
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Aluminum Wheels
- Optional
- Optional
- Standard
- Wheel Locks
- Optional
- Optional
- Steel Wheels
- Standard
- Standard
- Wheel Covers
- Standard
Convenience & Comfort
- Alarm
- Optional
- Auxiliary Pwr Outlet
- Standard
- Back-Up Camera
- Standard
- Optional
- Cruise Control
- Standard
- Standard
- Vehicle Anti-Theft System
- Standard
- Standard
- Fog Lamps
- Optional
- Auto-Off Headlights
- Standard
- Optional
- Keyless Start
- Standard
- Luggage Rack
- Optional
- Optional
- Rear Parking Aid
- Optional
- Remote Engine Start
- Optional
- Optional
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Standard
- Standard
- Trip Computer
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Remote Trunk Release
- Standard
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Optional
- Optional
- Intermittent Wipers
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Optional
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Keyless Entry
- Standard
- Standard
- Power Door Locks
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Electrochromic rearview mirror
- Optional
- Optional
- Heated Mirrors
- Optional
- Power Mirrors
- Standard
- Standard
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Standard
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Standard
- Power Steering
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
Dimensions
- Passenger Capacity
- 5
- 5
- 5
- Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
- 94.1
- 96.3
- 101
- Front Head Room (in.)
- 38.2
- 38.6
- 39.6
- Front Leg Room (in.)
- 41.2
- 42.2
- 40.9
- Front Shoulder Room (in.)
- 55.2
- 57.2
- 55.5
- Front Hip Room (in.)
- - TBD -
- 55.5
- 53.2
- Second Head Room (in.)
- 37.1
- 37.6
- 39.5
- Second Leg Room (in.)
- 38.1
- 35.8
- 39.1
- Second Shoulder Room (in.)
- 53.6
- 54.4
- 54.7
- Second Hip Room (in.)
- - TBD -
- 53.5
- 49.3
- Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (cu. ft.)
- 49.5
- Trunk Volume (cu. ft.)
- 15.7
- 12.4
Entertainment
- AM/FM Stereo
- Standard
- Standard
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- HD Radio
- Standard
- MP3 Player
- Optional
- Standard
- Standard
- Satellite Radio
- Standard
- Smart Device Integration
- Standard
Heating & Cooling
- A/C
- Standard
- Standard
Navigation & Communication
- Navigation System
- Optional
- Onboard Hands-Free Communications System
- Standard
- Wireless Cell Phone Hookup
- Standard
- Standard
Seats
- Cloth Seats
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- 2nd Row Bench Seat
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Bucket Seats
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
Airbags
- Driver Air Bag
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Passenger Air Bag
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Front Head Air Bag
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Front Side Air Bag
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
Brakes
- 4-Wheel ABS
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
Safety Features
- Brake Assist
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Electronic Stability Control
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Daytime Running Lights
- Standard
- Standard
- Child Safety Locks
- Standard
- Standard
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Optional
- Traction Control
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Optional
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Optional
Engine & Performance
- Front Wheel Drive
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- 4 Cylinder Engine
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- Engine Type
- Gas I4
- Regular Unleaded I-4
- Regular Unleaded I-4
- Displacement
- 2.0L/121
- 2.0 L/122
- 1.6 L/97
- Horsepower (Net @ RPM)
- 115 @ 5200
- 155 @ 6000
- 130 @ 6300
- Torque (Net @ RPM)
- 125 @ 4000
- 150 @ 4000
- 118 @ 4850
- Transmission
- Automatic w/manual shift
- Manual w/OD
- Automatic w/OD
- Turning diameter
- 36.4
- 34.8
- 34.8
Fuel
- Gasoline Fuel
- Standard
- Standard
- Standard
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
- 24
- 27
- 25
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
- 29
- 37
- 30
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal.)
- 14.5
- 13.2
- 14.2
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front
- McPherson Strut
- Strut
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Torsion Beam
- Multi-Link
- Torsion Beam
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- w/Coil Springs
- Strut
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- w/Coil Springs
- Multi-Link
- Torsion Beam
Transmission
- Automatic
- Standard
- Standard
- Automatic Transmission w/Manual Mode
- Standard
- Standard
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Standard
- Standard
- Manual
- Standard
- 6-Speed Manual
- Standard
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