The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 21,300

€ 17,000

€ 21,300
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 ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.55 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
192 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
26.33 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
67 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1065 mi
Range
534 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
1065 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
71.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 110 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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