The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 36,800

€ 23,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
56.5
73.8
81
58.1
70.7
81.5
73.8 in
Width
70.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
105.1
171.8
105.7
177.7
171.8 in
Length
177.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.06 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
RFB
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
158 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
420 mi
Range
583 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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