Renault Laguna 2007 vs Opel Vectra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 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 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 9 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 500 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 50 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. 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`076 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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