The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 21,600

€ 20,900

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 CD is 16.5 cm longer, 5.3 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1470
1755
1955
1471
1808
2037
1755 mm
Width
1808 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1470 mm
Height
1471 mm
2640
4460
2641
4295
4460 mm
Length
4295 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1356 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1783 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.92 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 bhp
138 bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
270 NM
195 NM
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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11.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
11.77 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
66 mpg
38 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
54 mpg
city
29 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
795 mi
Range
504 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
405 L









1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L