Renault Laguna 2003 vs Audi A4 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A4 2003 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
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`500 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 40 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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