The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 20,400
€ 28,400
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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. The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 MPS
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.5
69.7
79.3
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104
169.1
103.9
177.6
169.1 in
Length
177.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 MPS
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 MPS
BZ
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 MPS
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
388 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
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 TCe 130
119.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
