The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 27,300

€ 28,300

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.5
70.7
79.8
68.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.4
107.3
175.6
166.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.19 %

General
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
E87
Generation
BP
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
17.63 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
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
393 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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