The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 24,700

€ 21,600

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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
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 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.65 %

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
6-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
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
143 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
795 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft