Renault Laguna 2008 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: | Automatic | 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: | 205 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.4 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 960 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.47 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): | 2`022 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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