Mazda 3 2019 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 8 HP less power than Renault Megane, but torque is 8 NM more than Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 10 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1019 litres | 1247 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 54 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 228 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.6 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`907 | 1`823 | |
| 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 | 11 200 | |
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