The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 20,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 TCe 130
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 TCe 130
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3845 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.82 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
574 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
574 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
