Renault Megane 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
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| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.2 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 256 HP | 100 - 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 - 380 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 - 12.5 seconds | 8.1 - 13.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 - 8.2 | 4.1 - 7.6 | |
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Renault Megane petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more 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) | 155 mm (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: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Renault Megane is 17 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1024 litres | 1263 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 13 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 239 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.35 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.75 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`814 | ~ 1`864 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7000 | |
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