Renault Laguna 2008 vs Volkswagen Jetta 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 55 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 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 Volkswagen Jetta, 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 | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2006 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 2006 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): | 2`022 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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