Renault Laguna 2007 vs Hyundai i40 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 110 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 25 HP less power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Hyundai i40. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Laguna engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2007 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not particularly demanding on fuel quality.
The most critical ... More about Renault Laguna 2007 1.6 engine Hyundai i40 2011 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i40 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Laguna is 4 cm shorter than the Hyundai i40, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1672 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Renault Laguna has 75 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`900 kg | 2`030 kg | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6000 | |
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