The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 25,500

€ 26,800

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 6.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Renault Mégane dCi 160
57.7
70.7
80.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
176
104
169.1
176 in
Length
169.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Renault Mégane dCi 160
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.1 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Renault Mégane dCi 160
BM
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Renault Mégane dCi 160
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160
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28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
720 mi
Range
654 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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