Renault Laguna 2006 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 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 90 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 Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Laguna has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Renault Laguna quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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