The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 19,200

€ 30,400

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 1.8 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
58.1
70.7
81.5
56.6
71.4
81
70.7 in
Width
71.4 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
58.1 in
Height
56.6 in
105.7
177.7
105.1
171.6
177.7 in
Length
171.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.55 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
KL1J
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
583 mi
Range
635 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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