The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 23,200
€ 26,800
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 dCi 165 is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BZ
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
525 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 dCi 165
115.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 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
