The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 36,800

€ 24,100

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0TD S/S.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
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 2.0TD S/S
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4405 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.58 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
RFB
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
420 mi
Range
777 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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