The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 17,800

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TCe 100.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
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 TCe 100
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3982 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.75 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
BL
Generation
RFB
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 ENERGY TCe 100
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
116 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
795 mi
Range
541 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft








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