The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 35,200

€ 26,600

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 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
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
175.6
104.7
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.01 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
BP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic 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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
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18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
576 mi
Range
499 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 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
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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