Renault Laguna 2008 vs Toyota Avensis 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 205 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 58 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 104 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but lower. Renault Laguna is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 12 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. 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`045 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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