Renault Laguna 2007 vs Honda Accord 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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 | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 15 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| 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 2007 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 engine Honda Accord 2005 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda Accord 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 5 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 572 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1657 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 64 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. 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 | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`038 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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