Renault Laguna 2001 vs Audi A4 2001
| 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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 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 Audi A4, 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Laguna is 3 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 445 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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