The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 21,600
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 CD.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
73.8 in
Width
69.1 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
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 CD
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.36 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
RFB
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
795 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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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