Renault Laguna 2001 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Laguna 2001 1.9 engine Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 502 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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