Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 (2009 – 2013) vs BMW X1 (2009 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 260 hp at most. The Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 223 km/h. The BMW X1 uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. The Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,430 kg. At 4,511 mm, the Mazda 3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3 is 58 mm longer than the BMW X1.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 MPS / MAZDASPEED 3
2009 – 2013
|
BMW
X1
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 116 – 258 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 199 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 6.8 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 190 – 223 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100 km | 4.5 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,511 mm | 4,453 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,796 – 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,758 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,360 kg | 1,430 – 1,685 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.