The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 30,200
€ 24,100
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118i is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
56.5
70.8
81.9
57.9
69.1
77
70.8 in
Width
69.1 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
105.1
170
103.9
175.6
170 in
Length
175.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
General
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
F40
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.28 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118i
47 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
522 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 118i
522 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
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).
144 kWh
BMW 118i
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft

















