The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 23,100
€ 27,300
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
176
104.7
166.4
176 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.22 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
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 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
566 mi
Range
393 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
393 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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
