The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140 (10 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 21,300

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
57.9
69.1
77
58.2
71.2
80.2
69.1 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
103.9
180.3
104
181.9
180.3 in
Length
181.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.75 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
BL
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
138 hp
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.68 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
472 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
472 mi
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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