The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140 CVT (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 22,200
€ 23,800
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.0
58.2
71.2
80.2
57.9
69.1
77
71.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
104
181.9
103.9
180.3
181.9 in
Length
180.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.0
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.7 %
General
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.0
Z
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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21.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
21.78 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
484 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
144 kWh
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
