The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 31,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
56.5
70.7
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
175.6
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.6 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
BP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
773 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
