Renault Laguna 2005 vs Hyundai Elantra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 65 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 127 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2005 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Laguna 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger. Renault Laguna is 6 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1222 litres | |
| Renault Laguna has 15 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai Elantra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Hyundai Elantra, so Hyundai Elantra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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