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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 123 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Rover 45 engine produces 6 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 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 9.5 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 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
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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