Renault Laguna 2005 vs Opel Astra 1999

 
Renault Laguna
2005 - 2005
Opel Astra
1999 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 120 HP101 HP
Torque: 300 NM230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 seconds12 seconds
Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive.
Renault Laguna engine produces 19 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.65.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.2 l/100km6.1 l/100km
By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1210 km in combined cycle910 km in combined cycle
1410 km on highway1130 km on highway
1090 km with real consumption850 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.

Engines

Engine production duration: 4 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Suzuki Grand VitaraInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Opel Astra 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.11 m
Width: 1.75 m1.71 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
Renault Laguna is larger.
Renault Laguna is 47 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1180 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.1 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`500no data
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

above average
Opel Astra has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.0/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Renault Laguna has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Opel Astra has
  • timing chain engine
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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