The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 20,400
€ 26,800
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 CD is 6.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.8 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
