Mazda 3 2016 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 5 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 550 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 131 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 13 000 | 10 800 | |
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