Renault Laguna 2010 vs Toyota RAV4 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1490 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 760 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2000: Vehicle has full-time all wheel drive with viscous coupling locking center differential and can have optional Torsen limited-slip rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2010 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. Toyota RAV4 2001 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics. One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota RAV4 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.69 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but lower. Renault Laguna is 50 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 50 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota RAV4 has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2800 | |
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