The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 27,800

€ 23,300

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 165 is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Mazda 3 2.0
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 165
Mazda 3 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Mazda 3 2.0
RFB
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
163 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
184 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Mazda 3 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
18.87 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
39 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
487 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
487 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
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).
144 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
113.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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