The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 15)

€ 20,500
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 24,100
 BMW 118i (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %
BMW 118i (15 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
BM
Generation
F21
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 120
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
23.92 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
621 mi
598 mi
BMW 118i
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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
96.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft