Renault Laguna 2005 vs Renault Megane 2006
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.8 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 26 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Laguna is 8 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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