The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 19,700
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane dCi 90
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 90 is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
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 90 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.71 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 90

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
777 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft