Hyundai i40 2011 vs Renault Laguna 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Hyundai i40 engine produces 26 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i40 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i40 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i40 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1740 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1210 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i40 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Laguna 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i40 is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i40 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1719 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i40 has 45 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: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`957 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4800 | |
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