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Looking at crash test ratings between a 2012 Jetta and a 2012 Mazda 3, frankly, the Jetta has an overall better rating. The Jetta has no ratings lower than a 4 star, while the Mazda 3 has several 2 and 3 star ratings. Granted, the Driver of a Mazda 3 will be fine, the passengers are not as well protected. If you want what I was looking at, here ya go:
Mazda 3 - http://www.cars.com/mazda/mazda3/2012/safety-ratings/
Jetta - http://www.cars.com/volkswagen/jetta...afety-ratings/


Oh, and FYI, Toyota's actually hold up great as well. I came out a crash in one with only some bruised and a slight break to my nose. No other injuries.