The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 36,800

€ 23,200

€ 36,800
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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 15 cm shorter, 7.8 cm wider and 4.2 cm lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1435
1875
2058
1477
1797
2070
1875 mm
Width
1797 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1435 mm
Height
1477 mm
2670
4364
2685
4514
4364 mm
Length
4514 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1394 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1833 kg

Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.19 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
RFB
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
139 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
176 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
158 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.03 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
10.03 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
420 mi
Range
525 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
413 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L