Renault Laguna 2003 vs Audi A4 1995
| 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 | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger. Renault Laguna is 10 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 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`770 | |
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| Quality: | Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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