The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
€ 20,800

€ 26,000

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 6.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Renault Fluence Z.E..
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Fluence Z.E.
57.9
69.1
77
57.4
71.4
80.4
69.1 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
180.3
104
186.9
180.3 in
Length
186.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Fluence Z.E.
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
21.51 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Fluence Z.E.
BL
Generation
L30Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
94 hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
167 lb‑ft
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Fluence Z.E.
115 mph
Maximum Speed
84 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.71 lb/hp
37.64 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
23 kWh✽
( 148 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
148 MPGe
Renault Fluence Z.E.
28 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22 kWh
534 mi
Range
98 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
98 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
45.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
45.5 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Renault Fluence Z.E.
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data