The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 19,400
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15) Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 19,400
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 considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15)
71.2
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.75 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
113 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
140 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
140 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
24.97 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
46 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
731 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 115 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 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