Renault Laguna 2007 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
|
Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 25 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 8 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Despite less power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
|
The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 680 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
|
Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 8 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1649 litres | |
|
Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 49 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Laguna has
|
Subaru Legacy has
| |