BMW 3 series 1993 vs Mazda 121 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Mazda 121, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 121. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 121 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 121, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 121. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 121) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 38 cm longer than the Mazda 121, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 121. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 121. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 600 | |
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