Renault Megane 2014 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 80 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 770 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: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Laguna | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Renault Megane is 11 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Cruze, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 24 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. The Chevrolet Cruze may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`909 | 1`940 | |
| 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 (€): | 5400 | 5600 | |
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