Renault Laguna 2010 vs Mazda 3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 35 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Grand Scenic | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.70 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 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.6 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`919 | 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 | 5200 | |
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