The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 21,200
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 1.6 is 6.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
57.9
69.1
77
57.9
71.2
80.2
69.1 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
175.6
104
169.1
175.6 in
Length
169.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
46 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
731 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
731 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
