The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 36,400
€ 17,000
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6
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 1.6
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.91 %
General
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
397 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
