The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 23,400

€ 20,100

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Mazda 3 1.6
56.6
71.4
81
57.9
69.1
77
71.4 in
Width
69.1 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
105.1
171.6
103.9
175.6
171.6 in
Length
175.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Mazda 3 1.6
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.68 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Mazda 3 1.6
RFB
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
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Mazda 3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
730 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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