The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

€ 20,900
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 24,900
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
71.2
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.75 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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