Mazda 6 2015 vs Renault Laguna 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 65 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 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 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1740 km on highway | ||
| 910 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: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 6 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 and Renault Laguna are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | no data | |
| Mazda 6 has 14 litres more trunk space than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`957 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 4800 | |
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