Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Renault Laguna 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Beetle) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Laguna) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 35 HP less power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 114 NM less than Renault Laguna. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 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 Volkswagen Beetle consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1610 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1830 km on highway | ||
| 720 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | 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 Volkswagen Beetle 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2003 1.4 engine 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: | 4.08 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 62 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 209 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | no data | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 241 litres less trunk space than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`936 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4000 | |
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