Renault Laguna 2005 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 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 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.25 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`550 | 1`885 | |
| 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 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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