The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
€ 17,000

€ 23,400

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130.
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
57.9
69.1
77
56.6
71.4
81
69.1 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
103.9
175.6
105.1
171.6
175.6 in
Length
171.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.82 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
BL
Generation
RFB
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.99 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
23.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
534 mi
Range
730 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
730 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft