Renault Laguna 2005 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 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: | 135 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 207 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 31 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2005 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Laguna 2005 2.0 engine Mazda 6 2005 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1712 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Renault Laguna has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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