The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 30,400

€ 22,000

€ 30,400
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 ENERGY dCi 165 is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
RFB
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
45 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
635 mi
Range
828 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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