Renault Laguna 2013 vs Mazda 3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Laguna) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1610 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1830 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 1210 km with real consumption | 740 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: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 24 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 110 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`936 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4800 | |
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