Renault Laguna 2007 vs Volvo XC70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km with real consumption | 770 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2007: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular. However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Renault Laguna has 67 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`107 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 6800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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