The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 19,800

€ 24,800

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 130 Start & Stop is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.9
69.1
78.9
71.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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 TCe 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.63 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 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 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21.71 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
657 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
107 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 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