Renault Laguna 2008 vs Honda Accord 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 40 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 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 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda FR-V | |
| 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 | 4.75 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.6 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`113 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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