Renault Laguna 2005 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 16 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 635 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`500 kg | 1`785 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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