Renault Laguna 2006 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| 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: | 175 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 85 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 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 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | |
| 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 2006 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger. Renault Laguna is 7 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 235 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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