Renault Laguna 2007 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| 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 and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Despite less power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| 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 Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 527 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 77 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. This could mean that the Renault Laguna uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`919 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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