The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 35,200

€ 27,300

€ 35,200
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-X 2.0 M Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
56.5
70.7
79.8
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
175.6
104.7
166.4
175.6 in
Length
166.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
3272 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4438 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.02 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
BP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
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18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
18.38 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
43 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
576 mi
Range
393 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
576 mi
393 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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
104.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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