Renault Megane 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 256 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 136 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Renault Megane is 16 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1024 litres | 1263 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 239 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 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`887 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7000 | |
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