Renault Laguna 2013 vs Hyundai Sonata 2017
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 31 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Hyundai Sonata. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Sonata 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: | 4.70 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 16 cm shorter than the Hyundai Sonata, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 510 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Renault Laguna has 60 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`958 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | no data | |
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