Mazda 3 2019 vs Renault Megane 2021
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 57 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 49 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 3 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1138 litres | 987 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, 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 Mazda 3 (by 151 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`869 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 14 200 | |
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