The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 EDC (18 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 28,200
€ 27,900
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 MPS
56.6
71.4
81
57.5
69.7
77.6
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.6 in
Height
57.5 in
105.1
171.6
103.9
177.6
171.6 in
Length
177.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 MPS
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4202 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.43 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 MPS
RFB
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 MPS
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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19.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.7 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
31 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
562 mi
Range
388 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
