The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 30,100
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 118i
€ 22,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
69.5
78.1
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.38 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
F21
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
566 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft