Renault Laguna 2007 vs Renault Megane 2008
| 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 45 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 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 Renault Scenic, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 40 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1162 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 78 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`076 | 1`829 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Laguna has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Renault Laguna quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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