The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 18,400
€ 28,000
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Mazda 3 2.2 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 110
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.25 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
610 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
