Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Cruze engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 12 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1595 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Cruze has 24 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Chevrolet Cruze uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3600 | |
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