The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 (13 - 17)
€ 34,900

€ 24,800

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 3.8 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
56.5
73.8
81
57.1
70.7
80.8
73.8 in
Width
70.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.1 in
105.1
171.8
106.3
175.6
171.8 in
Length
175.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.74 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
RFB
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
23 mpg
city
48 mpg
36 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
393 mi
Range
773 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.8 cu ft