Renault Megane 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 180 HP | 105 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 - 300 NM | 145 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 - 12 seconds | 6.1 - 13.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 7.6 | 4.4 - 9.6 | |
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Renault Megane petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Renault Megane equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 145 - 155 mm (5.7 - 6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Renault Megane is 17 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 109 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 198 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`787 | ~ 1`856 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
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