The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115 EDC (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 25,500

€ 24,100

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 BLUE dCi 115 is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Mazda 3 2.0
56.6
71.4
81
57.9
69.1
77
71.4 in
Width
69.1 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
105.1
171.6
103.9
175.6
171.6 in
Length
175.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Mazda 3 2.0
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4246 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.71 %

General
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Mazda 3 2.0
RFB
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
113 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
192 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
192 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Mazda 3 2.0
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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27.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
27.73 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
57 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
712 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
144 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 115
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft