The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
€ 20,100

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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 TCe 130
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 TCe 130
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3940 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.54 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane TCe 130
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
27.56 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
31 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
450 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Environmental Impact
144 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).
106.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
144 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Mégane TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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