The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 23,800
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 1.6 CD
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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 1.6 CD
2983 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.71 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 1.6 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 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
144 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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft