The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 25,100
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.0 D.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.62 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BZ
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
490 mi
Range
632 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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).
121.3 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
