The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 20,400
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane TCe 130
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 20,400
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane TCe 130 is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
71.2 in
Width
69.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.95 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 130

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
777 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft