Renault Laguna 2005 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 43 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.6 | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 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 2000: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Suzuki Grand Vitara | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC70 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. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2004 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.56 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.7 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): | 1`500 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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