Renault Laguna 2008 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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: | 205 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 201 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 55 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Hyundai i40. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima | |
| 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. | |||
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 | |
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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): | 2`022 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6200 | |
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