The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 30,400

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
57.9
69.1
77
56.6
71.4
81
69.1 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
103.9
175.6
105.1
171.6
175.6 in
Length
171.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.25 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
BL
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
116 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
45 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
795 mi
Range
635 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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