The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 26,800
€ 24,100
€ 26,800
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 considerably. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is 16.5 cm shorter, 5.3 cm wider and 0.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0
1471
1808
2037
1470
1755
1955
1808 mm
Width
1755 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1471 mm
Height
1470 mm
2641
4295
2640
4460
4295 mm
Length
4460 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.47 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
380 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
9.27 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
50 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
654 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 dCi 160
117.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
