2021 Volkswagen Jetta vs MAZDA3

Designed to Catch Your Eye

Both the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta and MAZDA3 have vibrant looks with upbeat colors to boost your mood. These fashionable exteriors fit the bold driver who wants to make a splash on the road.

The 2021 MAZDA3 sedan is available in three standard colors: Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Sonic Silver Metallic, and Jet Black Mica. If these hues don’t do it for you, there are three other colors available: Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Machine Gray Metallic, and Soul Red Crystal Metallic—though, only with certain trim levels, and at an additional charge. 

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta comes with up to seven exterior color options:

• Platinum Gray Metallic
• Pyrite Silver Metallic
• Silk Blue Metallic
• Black
• Pure White
• Tornado Red
• Habanero Orange Metallic (additional cost)

From the smooth Silk Blue Metallic to the powerful Tornado Red, the VW Jetta has options for those who want a more classic hue and those looking for something more attention-grabbing. Better yet, more of these color options come standard with your purchase.

Both of these sedans have a stylish look in solid and metallic color options, but if you want ample choices and bolder color options, the VW Jetta has more to offer.

Pack That Extra Bag With This Storage Space

Your new sedan should look good on the outside and feel good on the inside, with plenty of room—whether you’re going down the block or across the country. Both vehicles come standard with fold-down rear seats. Make room for Fido as you head to the park or fit your bags when you want to shop until you drop.

Though they are neck-and-neck, one major difference is the VW Jetta has more room for cargo, with 14.1 cubic feet of trunk space compared to only 13.2 cubic feet in the MAZDA3. With the VW Jetta, you can pack that extra suitcase or go big on your grocery haul, knowing your trunk has room.

Fuel Economy to Help You Go Far

Your vehicle has to be as dependable as it is comfortable, which is why fuel economy is such an important factor. You need to know that you’re making the most out of your tank as you travel.

When it comes to EPA-estimated fuel economy, both the VW Jetta and MAZDA3 are reputable. The 2021 MAZDA3 sedan has an EPA-estimated mileage of up to 28 city/36 highway MPG with front-wheel drive and 25 city/33 highway with all-wheel drive, making it a fairly fuel-efficient model.

However, we have to give the win to the 2021 VW Jetta. This vehicle gets an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 29 city/39 highway with the automatic transmission and 30 city/41 highway with the manual transmission.¹ Though the MAZDA3 has good mileage, the VW Jetta is a shining star with this incredible level of fuel efficiency to ease your travels.