Renault Laguna 2001 vs Rover 45 1999
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP less power than Rover 45, but torque is 15 NM more than Rover 45. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Used also on Rover 75 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger. Renault Laguna is 6 cm longer than the Rover 45, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 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 Rover 45, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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