The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 26,000
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) Renault Fluence Z.E.
€ 23,800
 Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 26,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Fluence Z.E. is 6.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Mazda 3 2.0
57.4
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
71.4
80.4
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
69.1
77
71.4 in
Width
69.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
104
186.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
103.9
180.3
186.9 in
Length
180.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Mazda 3 2.0
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.5 %
Mazda 3 Sedan 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Mazda 3 2.0
L30Z
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Mazda 3 2.0
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
94 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
167 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0

Performance

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Mazda 3 2.0
84 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

623 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

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37.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
37.64 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽  ( 148 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
Renault Fluence Z.E.
148 MPGe
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
22 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
98 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
98 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
45.5 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).
144 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
45.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Mazda 3 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data