The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 19,100
 Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10) Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 6.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
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 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
104
169.1
175.6 in
Length
169.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3823 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.08 %
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
414 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
414 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
285.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
285.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft