The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 16,500
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.97 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BZ
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
490 mi
Range
565 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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
