The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

€ 26,800
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 22,100
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane dCi 160 is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
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 160 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.44 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
510 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
510 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft