The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 25,200
€ 36,800
€ 25,200
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 165 i-ELOOP 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 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.98 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 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 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
420 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
