The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 36,800

€ 28,300

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 3.8 inches shorter and 3.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
56.5
73.8
81
56.5
70.7
79.8
73.8 in
Width
70.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
105.1
171.8
107.3
175.6
171.8 in
Length
175.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3139 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.24 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
RFB
Generation
BP
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
178 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
165 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
165 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
158 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
420 mi
Range
598 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
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).
100.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-X 2.0 M Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft