The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 34,800
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 130i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 130i
BL
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 130i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
503 mi
Range
388 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
