The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 35,200

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.5
70.7
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
105.9
170.4
107.3
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4438 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.96 %

General
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
F21
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
567 mi
Range
576 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
576 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
108 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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