Mazda 6 2013 vs Renault Laguna 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 40 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1740 km on highway | ||
| 1030 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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | 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. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 502 litres | 508 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 6 litres less trunk space than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.7 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): | 2`090 | 1`957 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4800 | |
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