Mazda 3 2019 vs Renault Megane 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 130 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 177 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 3 2019 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1019 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 21 400 | 11 000 | |
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