The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 23,800

€ 25,600

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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. The Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104
169.1
107.3
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.52 %

General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BZ
Generation
BP
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
490 mi
Range
773 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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