The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 4.1 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 MPS
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
73.8 in
Width
69.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
171.8 in
Length
177.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 MPS
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.88 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 MPS
RFB
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 MPS
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
388 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft