Renault Laguna 2005 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
|
Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 49 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
|
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 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: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | 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. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2005 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
|
Renault Laguna is larger. Renault Laguna is 47 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
|
Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 60 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| 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`550 | 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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Laguna has
|
Opel Astra has
| |