The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 27,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Renault Mégane dCi 165
56.5
70.7
79.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
107.3
175.6
104
169.1
175.6 in
Length
169.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4184 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.13 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Renault Mégane dCi 165
BP
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
114 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Renault Mégane dCi 165
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
26.57 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
773 mi
Range
665 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
773 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
84.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Renault Mégane dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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