The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 1.6 CD.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
1755
1955
1875 mm
Width
1755 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1435 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
2640
4460
4364 mm
Length
4460 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
200 kg
13.03 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
RFB
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 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
1560 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

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

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
32 mpg
city
49 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L