The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

€ 20,400
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane TCe 130
€ 22,700
 Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 2.0 DISI i-stop
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 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 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.82 %
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 130

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft