The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 22,300
€ 27,300
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 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 120.
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 120
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.59 %
General
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
393 mi
Range
566 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft
