The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (17 - 19) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
€ 25,200

€ 24,700

€ 25,200
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 165 i-ELOOP is 6.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane TCe 180.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
Renault Mégane TCe 180
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 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 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Renault Mégane TCe 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.65 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
546 mi
Range
484 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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