The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 22,300
€ 31,200
€ 22,300
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-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 120i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
57.1
70.7
80.8
55.9
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
106.3
175.6
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 120i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.69 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
BM
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
566 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
106.1 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-G 120
106.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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
