Mazda 3 2019 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 4.66 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 | 550 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 100 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`902 | 1`790 | |
| 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 (€): | 16 600 | 10 800 | |
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