The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 25,200
€ 17,500
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.1
70.7
80.8
68.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
175.6
166.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.61 %
General
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
E87
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
135 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
414 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
