The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

€ 16,000
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
€ 22,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

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 Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
71.2
80.2
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
169.1 in
Length
177.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4292 lb
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.41 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

General

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
BZ
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Performance

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

 REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
828 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft