Renault Laguna 2008 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2008
| 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 | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 55 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.4 | |
| Renault Laguna consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but lower. Renault Laguna is 13 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 400 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`022 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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