The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 26,800
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 dCi 160
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 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane dCi 160
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.12 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane dCi 160
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
654 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
