The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)

€ 17,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
€ 34,800
 BMW 130i (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 17,500
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 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 130i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 130i
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
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 130i
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.11 %
BMW 130i (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 130i
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 130i
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
388 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BMW 130i
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