Renault Laguna 2001 vs Audi A3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A3 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 2001 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Laguna 2001 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger. Renault Laguna is 43 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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