Renault Laguna 2007 vs Volvo S40 2006
| 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 | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo S40, but torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S40. Despite less power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna 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: | 370'000 km | 480'000 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 Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 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 Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Laguna engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 23 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 46 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`919 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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