The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 (13 - 17)
€ 16,000

€ 20,500

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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-G 120.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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-G 120
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
BZ
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 SKYACTIV-G 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
118 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
548 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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