The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 35,700

€ 20,400

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 9.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
69.1
77
68.9 in
Width
69.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
175.6
166.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
14.04 %

General
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
E87
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
350 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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