The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 21,200
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 dCi 130 FAP is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
71.2
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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 dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
128 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
24.02 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
46 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
731 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft