Mazda 6 2002 vs Renault Laguna 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
|
Renault Laguna is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 14 HP less power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Renault Laguna. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
|
The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MPV | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | no data | |
|
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 30 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 6 has
|
Renault Laguna has
| |