The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 22,300
€ 35,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 130i
57.1
70.7
80.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
175.6
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 130i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.94 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 130i
BM
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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-G 120
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 130i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
566 mi
Range
350 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
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).
178.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
