The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 27,000

€ 17,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 165 is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 1.6
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 165
Mazda 3 1.6
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
14.28 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 1.6
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 manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
542 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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