The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 20,900

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.7 D is 8.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
177.7
104
169.1
177.7 in
Length
169.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.83 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
KL1J
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
828 mi
Range
504 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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