The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 25,000
€ 20,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.9
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
104
169.1
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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.54 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 1.6
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
144 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
106.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 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
