Renault Laguna 2013 vs Hyundai i40 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 6 HP less power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Hyundai i40. Despite less power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1740 km on highway | 1890 km on highway | ||
| 1210 km with real consumption | 1250 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i40 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Laguna 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Laguna is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai i40, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1719 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 45 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. This could mean that the Renault Laguna uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`957 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5600 | |
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