The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 22,600

€ 23,800

€ 22,600
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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 D
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.98 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
490 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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