The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 23,600

€ 25,600

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 FAP is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
56.5
70.7
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104
169.1
107.3
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.81 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
BZ
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
158 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
20.36 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
40 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
632 mi
Range
773 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
632 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
121.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft