The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 30,400
€ 24,100
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 165 is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Mazda 3 2.0
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 165
Mazda 3 2.0
3267 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.58 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Mazda 3 2.0
RFB
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Mazda 3 2.0
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
635 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 165
94.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
