The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 24,100
€ 27,800
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 2.0 is 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120i
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120i
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120i
BL
Generation
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
