The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 16,000
€ 23,500
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.4T.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.1
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
104
169.1
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 1.4T
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
BZ
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
583 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
