2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 154 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2009 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda 5 (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 120 | 5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |