The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 33,200

€ 27,800

€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
56.5
70.7
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
175.6
105.9
170.4
175.6 in
Length
170.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.25 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
BP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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17.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.97 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
49 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
661 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
661 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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-X 2.0 M Hybrid
90.9 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








29.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft