The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 28,000

€ 36,800

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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. The Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 3.8 inches longer, 4.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
57.9
69.1
77
56.5
73.8
81
69.1 in
Width
73.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
175.6
105.1
171.8
175.6 in
Length
171.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.23 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BL
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
420 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft