Renault Laguna 2003 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 8 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Laguna engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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