The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 16,000
€ 21,600
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.9
69.1
77
71.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104
169.1
103.9
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.75 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
