The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,300

€ 31,800

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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
3139 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4303 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.78 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
178 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
165 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
17.63 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
44 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
587 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
598 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1164 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