The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 16,000

€ 22,500

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 165 i-ELOOP.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.54 %

General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
163 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
41 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
548 mi
Range
546 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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