Renault Laguna 2007 vs Honda Accord 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna and Honda Accord have the same engine power, but Renault Laguna torque is 10 NM less than Honda Accord. Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord, 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 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 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 Honda CR-V, Honda Civic | |
| 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: 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 | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Laguna is 5 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1252 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 113 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.8 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`107 | 2`100 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3600 | |
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