The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
€ 28,400

€ 19,100

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.6 16V 110 E85.
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
57.5
69.7
79.3
57.9
71.2
80.2
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 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 1.6 16V 110 E85
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3823 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.25 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
414 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
414 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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).
285.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
285.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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