Renault Megane 2016 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 7 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 57 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 450 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`902 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 3, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 14 800 | |
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