The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 23,800
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 2.0 is 6.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 2.0
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 2.0
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
490 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
144 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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
