The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 28,400

€ 24,700

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TCe 180.
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 TCe 180
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.69 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BL
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane TCe 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
484 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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