The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 27,600
€ 27,300
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
56.5
70.7
79.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
175.6
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
BP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.97 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
50 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
45 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
393 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
674 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
96.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
