The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 16,000
€ 24,800
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 2.2 CD is 6.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
57.9
69.1
78.9
57.9
71.2
80.2
69.1 in
Width
71.2 in
78.9 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 1.6 16V 100
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.63 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
148 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21.82 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
45 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
657 mi
Range
548 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
657 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.2 CD
107 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
