Volkswagen Passat engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Laguna.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
6.2 l/100km
The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
68 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
1190 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1410 km on highway
950 km with real consumption
1090 km with real consumption
Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better