The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (09 - 12)
€ 26,000

€ 20,200

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Fluence Z.E. is 5.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
57.4
71.4
80.4
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.4 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
104
186.9
105.7
181.2
186.9 in
Length
181.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.02 %

General
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
L30Z
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
94 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
167 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
84 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
37.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.88 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
37.64 lb/hp
21.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽
( 148 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
Renault Fluence Z.E.
148 MPGe
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
22 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
98 mi
Range
565 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
98 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
45.5 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).
125 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
45.5 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data