The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

€ 32,600
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 22,300
 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 32,600
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120.
BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.63 %
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)

General

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
F20
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Performance

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.72 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
566 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
566 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
203 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft