Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Renault Megane 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 14 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Trax | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2014 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 11 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 2 cm lower. | |||
| 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`899 | 1`824 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Chevrolet Cruze, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4800 | |
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