Opel Vectra 2005 vs Renault Laguna 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra and Renault Laguna have the same engine power, but Opel Vectra torque is 20 NM less than Renault Laguna. Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 860 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: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | 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 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: | 4.61 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Vectra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Vectra is 9 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 450 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Vectra has 50 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: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`076 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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