The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 180 is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 MPS
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
169.1 in
Length
177.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 MPS
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.04 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 180
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 MPS
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
388 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft