The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 26,800
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 MPS
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
169.1 in
Length
177.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 MPS
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 MPS
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 MPS
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
388 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft