Audi A5 2008 vs Renault Laguna 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 41 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine: This engine offers a good balance of power and fuel efficiency but is highly demanding in terms of service quality. One of its most notable issues is excessive oil consumption. While the manufacturer addressed this ... More about Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine Renault Laguna 2008 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Laguna 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A5 is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A5 has 32 litres more trunk space than the Renault Laguna. The Renault Laguna may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 10 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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