Renault Megane 2006 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Megane is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 635 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 30 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 Renault Megane (by 555 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 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`840 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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