Opel Astra 2012 vs Renault Laguna 2013
| 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: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2013 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: | 4.70 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.45 m | |
| Opel Astra is 11 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Astra is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
| Opel Astra has 8 litres less trunk space than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`051 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3800 | |
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