The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 36,900
€ 24,100
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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.
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0
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
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.16 %
General
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0
E81
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0
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
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
388 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 2.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
