Rover 45 1999 vs Renault Laguna 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 108 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Rover 45 engine produces 2 HP less power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Renault Laguna. Despite less power, Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 45 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that by driving the Rover 45 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 200, Rover 400 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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 Rover 45 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: | 4.52 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Rover 45 is smaller. Rover 45 is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Rover 45 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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