Renault Laguna 2005 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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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): | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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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 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 850 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 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Suzuki Grand Vitara | Installed 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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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 data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.1 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`500 | no 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 (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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