The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 22,300
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
€ 36,900
 BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 130i
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
70.7
80.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (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 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (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 120
BMW 130i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.86 %
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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 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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
229 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
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
388 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
388 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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