The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 34,900

€ 27,700

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 9.6 cm shorter, 12 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1435
1875
2058
1470
1755
1955
1875 mm
Width
1755 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1435 mm
Height
1470 mm
2670
4364
2640
4460
4364 mm
Length
4460 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1512 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.11 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
RFB
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
158 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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5.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.48 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
36 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
393 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L