The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 31,900
€ 27,600
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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-D 1.8.
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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-D 1.8
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
F20
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.6 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
567 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
