The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17)
€ 20,900

€ 17,500

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.09 %

General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
BZ
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 SKYACTIV-G 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
99 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
504 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
621 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
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).
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 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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