Renault Laguna 2010 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite less power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Laguna is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Renault Laguna has 153 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`919 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Laguna has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Renault Laguna quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
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