The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 36,800

€ 24,100

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.0
1435
1875
2058
1470
1755
1955
1875 mm
Width
1755 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1435 mm
Height
1470 mm
2670
4364
2640
4460
4364 mm
Length
4460 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.0
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.7 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.0
RFB
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.0
158 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.0
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5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
420 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 2.0
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