The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
€ 17,000
€ 23,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4098 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
28 mpg
city
49 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
932 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
