Renault Laguna 2007 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 8 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran, Audi A3 | |
| 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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 | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 527 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 77 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. This could mean that the Renault Laguna uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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