Mazda 3 2003 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite less power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 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 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine Renault Megane 2003 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 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 107 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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