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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 37 HP less power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Hyundai i40. Despite less power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 820 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Carens | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 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 |
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 (kg): | 1`919 | 2`050 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6200 | |
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