Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Renault Megane 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 79 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 164 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 9.6 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 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 620 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Used also on Renault Laguna | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane 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 | 4.57 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`903 | 1`909 | |
| 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 | 5000 | |
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