The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 29,700

€ 28,400

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 205 is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Mazda 3 MPS
56.6
71.4
81
57.5
69.7
79.3
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 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 205
Mazda 3 MPS
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4242 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 205
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
202 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Mazda 3 MPS
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16.01 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
388 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
113.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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