The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 (18 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 17,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 TCe 160 is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
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 TCe 160
Mazda 3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4138 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 1.6
RFB
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
192 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.1 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
534 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
