The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17)
€ 16,000

€ 25,000

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.1
70.7
80.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
104
169.1
106.3
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %

General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
BZ
Generation
BM
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
548 mi
Range
720 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
720 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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).
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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