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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna and Renault Megane have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 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, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 520 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 90 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Renault Laguna uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`840 | |
| 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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