The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 23,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 130 Start & Stop is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
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 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4098 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24.02 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
59 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
49 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
932 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
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).
144 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
