The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 17,000
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 3.8 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
69.1
77
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
69.1 in
Width
73.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
175.6 in
Length
171.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
16.02 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BL
Generation
RFB
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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
393 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft