The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 23,600
€ 24,100
€ 23,600
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 2.0
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.9
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
104
169.1
103.9
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 2.0
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.15 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 2.0
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
158 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
280 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
20.36 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
40 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
632 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 FAP
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 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
