The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 26,000

€ 24,900

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop is 6.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 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 220 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.69 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 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 220 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
217 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
217 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
251 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
14.24 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
32 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
633 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
511 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
138.2 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 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