The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (14 - 15)
€ 17,000
€ 16,800
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 1.6 16V 110
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 1.6 16V 110
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.55 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
541 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
