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: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 1 HP less power than Renault Laguna, but torque is 40 NM more than Renault Laguna. Despite less power, Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1160 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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`720 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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