Renault Laguna 2007 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2007
| 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 | 1.5 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 | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 1 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer, 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 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer 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: | 420'000 km | 310'000 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: | 26 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 ... More about Renault Laguna 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but lower. Renault Laguna is 13 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 400 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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