Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Renault Laguna 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Laguna. Despite less power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1010 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Scirocco can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Scirocco version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine Renault Laguna 2012 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: | 4.26 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Scirocco is 39 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | no data | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 131 litres less trunk space than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`972 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Laguna, so Volkswagen Scirocco quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 6000 | |
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