The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 TCe 180
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
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 180
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.65 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane TCe 180
116 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
484 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft