The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 19,200
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 TCe 130 is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 TCe 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4021 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BZ
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
583 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
