The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (14 - 15)
€ 27,900

€ 23,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 MPS is 8.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
57.5
69.7
77.6
57.9
71.2
80.2
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
177.6
104
169.1
177.6 in
Length
169.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4098 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
18 mpg
city
49 mpg
31 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
932 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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