The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Coupé (11 - 13)
€ 29,200
€ 28,700
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 17.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the BMW 120i Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW 120i Coupé
48.4
68.3
75.5
56
68.8
76.1
68.3 in
Width
68.8 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
48.4 in
Height
56 in
90.9
154.1
104.7
171.7
154.1 in
Length
171.7 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW 120i Coupé
2271 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
25.1 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW 120i Coupé
ND
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW 120i Coupé
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
130 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i Coupé
112 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
112 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW 120i Coupé
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
17.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
17.47 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW 120i Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
39 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i Coupé
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
459 mi
Range
506 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
459 mi
506 mi
BMW 120i Coupé
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 120i Coupé
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
BMW 120i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
518 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
