Mazda 6 2008 vs Renault Laguna 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 147 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 7 HP more power than Renault Laguna, but torque is 11 NM less than Renault Laguna. Despite the higher power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Laguna 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2008 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 6 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`919 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
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