Mazda 6 2005 vs Renault Laguna 2007
| 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: | 121 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 54 HP less power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Renault Laguna. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.5 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2007 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: | 4.69 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 42 litres more trunk space than the Renault Laguna. The Renault Laguna may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`076 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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