The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (14 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 16,800

€ 22,000

€ 16,800
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 110 is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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 110
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
14.24 %

General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BZ
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
541 mi
Range
828 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft