The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 34,900

€ 27,600

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 9.6 cm shorter and 8 cm wider.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1435
1875
2058
1435
1795
2028
1875 mm
Width
1795 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1435 mm
Height
1435 mm
2670
4364
2725
4460
4364 mm
Length
4460 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1512 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1919 kg

Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.74 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
RFB
Generation
BP
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1759 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
114 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
158 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
▶ REPLAY
5.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.48 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
36 mpg
60 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
28 mpg
city
54 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
393 mi
Range
674 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1026 L