The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 23,800
 Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 22,700
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 DISI i-stop is 6.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
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 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
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 2.0 16V 140
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4032 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
490 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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).
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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