The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 22,000

€ 36,800

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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 1.7 D
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.01 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
KL1J
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
420 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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