The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 36,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 130i
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.1 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 130i
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.87 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 130i
BL
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 130i
107 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
450 mi
Range
388 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
