Renault Megane 2016 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 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 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 419 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 131 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| 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`790 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 3, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 13 000 | |
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