Renault Laguna 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 115 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 14 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
| Renault Laguna and Toyota Avensis are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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