Renault Laguna 2008 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 180 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 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 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| 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 2008 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 | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 21 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1530 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Renault Laguna has 90 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`089 | 2`290 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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