The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid AWD (19 - ..)
€ 26,800

€ 33,200

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 165 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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 165
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.9 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
BZ
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
665 mi
Range
661 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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