Renault Laguna 2005 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 16 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra, 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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Laguna 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 | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 33 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 50 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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