Renault Laguna 2001 vs Honda Accord 2003
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 123 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 32 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Laguna is 8 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 459 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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