The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 17,000
 Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6
€ 34,900
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 considerably. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 3.8 inches shorter, 4.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
69.1
77
73.8 in
Width
69.1 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
171.8 in
Length
175.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
16.02 %
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6
158 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
534 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft