The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90 (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 20,200

€ 21,600

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 90 is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4059 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.75 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
RFB
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
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 ENERGY dCi 90
89 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
31.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
31.71 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
64 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56 mpg
city
45 mpg
69 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
789 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
789 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
76.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 90
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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