The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 36,800

€ 17,000

€ 36,800
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
73.8
81
57.9
69.1
77
73.8 in
Width
69.1 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
105.1
171.8
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
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.26 %

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 dual clutch 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
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 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
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
534 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 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
873 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