The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 23,100

€ 36,800

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is 4.2 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
57.7
70.7
80.8
56.5
73.8
81
70.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
176
105.1
171.8
176 in
Length
171.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.01 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
BM
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
566 mi
Range
420 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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