The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 20,000
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 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 CD
Renault Mégane TCe 130
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3845 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.95 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane TCe 130
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane TCe 130
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
574 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
574 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
