Renault Laguna 2008 vs Volvo S40 2004
| 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 | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 44 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 4.47 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`089 | 1`940 | |
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| 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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