The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 23,200

€ 23,800

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.8 is 8.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.93 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
KL1J
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
525 mi
Range
490 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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