The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 19,800

€ 25,500

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.23 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BZ
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21.71 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
690 mi
Range
642 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.3 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









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