The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 2 1.6 CD (10 - 14) vs. BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 17,300

€ 38,000

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 2 1.6 CD is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the BMW i3 (120 Ah).
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
58.1
66.7
74.6
62.1
69.9
80.3
66.7 in
Width
69.9 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.1 in
Height
62.1 in
98
153.5
101.2
157.9
153.5 in
Length
157.9 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
2425 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
18.21 %

General
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
DE
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
94 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
94 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Performance
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
109 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 2 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
25.8 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
63 MPGe
158 MPGe
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
47 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
636 mi
Range
180 mi
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
636 mi
180 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
42.6 kWh
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
86.4 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 2 1.6 CD
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft




22.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft