The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 23,800
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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. The Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 MPS
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
169.1 in
Length
177.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 MPS
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.33 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 MPS
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 MPS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
388 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft