Renault Laguna 2007 vs Subaru Legacy 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 9.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna and Subaru Legacy have the same engine power, but Renault Laguna torque is 10 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 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 Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.54 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but lower. Renault Laguna is 3 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1660 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 18 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.4 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): | 2`107 | 2`075 | |
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| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4400 | |
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