| Attribute |
Renault Megane III CC (Phase III, 2014) 1.5 dCi EDC × | 
Mazda 3 I Hatchback (BK, facelift 2006) 1.6 CD × |
| General | | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Megane | 3 |
| Generation | Megane III CC (Phase III, 2014) | 3 I Hatchback (BK, facelift 2006) |
| Modification | 1.5 dCi EDC | 1.6 CD |
| Website | https://group.renault.com | https://www.mazda.com/ |
| Number of doors | 2 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Body type | Coupe - Cabriolet | Hatchback |
| Transmission | automatic edc | manual |
| Number of gears | 6 | 5 |
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2006 |
| Production to (year) | 2016 | 2009 |
| Performance | | |
| Top speed (km/h) | 190 | 182 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 13.2 | 11.6 |
| City consumption (l/100km) | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Extra-urban consumption (l/100km) | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Combined consumption (l/100km) | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| CO2 emissions (g/km) | 124 | 128 |
| Emission standard | EURO V b | EURO IV |
| Drive | | |
| Drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Engine type | - | Fuel engine |
| Position of engine | Front, transversely | Front, transversely |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Max. power (hp) | 110 | 109 |
| Max. torque (Nm) | 240 | 240 |
| Fuel Engine | | |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinders arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Engine displacement (cm³) | 1,461 | 1,560 |
| Compression ratio | 15.2 | 18.3 |
| Max. power @ rpm (rpm) | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Max. torque @ rpm (rpm) | 1,750 | 1,750 |
| Cylinder bore (mm) | 76 | 75 |
| Piston stroke (mm) | 80.5 | 88.3 |
| Fuel system | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Valve control | - | Dohc |
| Turbine | Turbocharger / Intercooler | Turbocharger / Intercooler |
| Catalyst | - | Particulate filter |
| Fuel tank (l) | 60 | 55 |
| Chassis | | |
| ABS | + | + |
| Front wheel suspension | Independent type McPherson | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear wheel suspension | Semi-independent, spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Front suspension | - | Coil springs |
| Rear suspension | - | Coil springs |
| Front stabilizer | - | + |
| Rear stabilizer | - | + |
| Steering type | Steering rack | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum | Disc |
| Tires size | - 205/50 R17
- 205/55 R16
- 225/40 R18
| |
| Turning radius (m) | 10.95 | 10.4 |
| Dimensions | | |
| Length (mm) | 4,485 | 4,415 |
| Width (mm) | 1,811 | 1,755 |
| Height (mm) | 1,434 | 1,465 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,609 | 2,640 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,600 | 1,275 |
| Gross weight (kg) | 2,009 | 1,825 |
| Minimum boot space (l) | 211 | 300 |
| Maximum boot space (l) | 417 | 635 |
| Front track (mm) | 1,546 | 1,530 |
| Rear track (mm) | 1,547 | 1,515 |
| Ride height (mm) | 120 | 160 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.31 | 0.31 |