The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
€ 21,600
€ 19,700
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 90
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 90
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 90
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 90
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
45 mpg
city
49 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
795 mi
Range
932 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane dCi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
