The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 16,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 1.6 16V 100
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 1.6 16V 100
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
548 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
127 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
