The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 20,900
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 6.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.75 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.9 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
504 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
111 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
