Renault Laguna 2007 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 35 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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 Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | |
| 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 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 Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 28 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 635 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 150 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`919 kg | 1`725 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Laguna, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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