Renault Laguna 2013 vs Mazda 6 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 20 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2013 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
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 | |
| 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): | 2`107 | 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 (€): | 3800 | 6600 | |
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