The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 23,200
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.8.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.17 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
525 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
