The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 17,500

€ 28,600

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120i
57.1
70.7
80.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120i
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.04 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120i
BM
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
499 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft