The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

€ 27,000
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane dCi 165
€ 27,700
 Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 2.2 CD
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 2.2 CD
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
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 2.2 CD
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
BZ
Generation
BL
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 165
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD

▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 165
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft