The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 23,400

€ 23,200

€ 23,400
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 ENERGY dCi 130 is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
56.6
71.4
81
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.6 in
Height
58.1 in
105.1
171.6
105.7
177.7
171.6 in
Length
177.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
RFB
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 ENERGY dCi 130
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
23.99 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
59 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
730 mi
Range
525 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
730 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 ENERGY dCi 130
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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