Renault Laguna 2010 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane, 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 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 19 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 Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Koleos | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 24 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1595 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 16 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. 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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3400 | |
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