Renault Laguna 2013 vs Mazda 6 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.2 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 40 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1740 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 1210 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Laguna and Mazda 6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1593 litres | no data | |
| Renault Laguna has 6 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`957 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 6200 | |
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