The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 16,000
€ 27,900
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 MPS
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.5
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104
169.1
103.9
177.6
169.1 in
Length
177.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 MPS
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 MPS
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 MPS
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
388 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
