The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 34,800
€ 22,700
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop.
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
69.1
77
68.8 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %
General
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
