The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 23,100

€ 24,700

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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-G 120 is 6.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane TCe 180.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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-G 120
Renault Mégane TCe 180
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.8 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane TCe 180
BM
Generation
BZ
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane TCe 180
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
566 mi
Range
484 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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