The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

€ 22,100
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 180
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
69.1
77
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
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 (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
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 180
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4087 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.27 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane TCe 180
128 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
484 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft