Volkswagen Beetle 1998 vs Renault Laguna 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
|
Renault Laguna is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 35 HP less power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Renault Laguna. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
|
The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 4.2 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 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 1070 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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2013 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
|
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 |
525 litres | no data | |
|
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`650 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Beetle has
|
Renault Laguna has
| |