The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 15,000

€ 34,900

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 is 5.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
58.1
70.7
81.5
56.5
73.8
81
70.7 in
Width
73.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
177.7
105.1
171.8
177.7 in
Length
171.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.73 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
KL1J
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
393 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft