The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 16,000
€ 25,500
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 2.0TD.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.23 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
642 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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).
119.3 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
