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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Megane | 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. | |||
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 (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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