The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,700
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 180 is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
71.2
80.2
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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 180 (10 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft