Renault Laguna 2007 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 59 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1890 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1250 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 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: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1672 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`076 | 2`120 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6200 | |
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