Renault Megane 2021 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Megane) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 24 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 30 NM less than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 51 litres | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2021 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
987 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 53 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`894 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 14 200 | |
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