The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 26,000

€ 20,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 220 Start & Stop is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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 220 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.85 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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 manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
217 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
217 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
251 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
14.24 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
32 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
511 mi
Range
828 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
511 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









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