Renault Laguna 2005 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo V50, but torque is 6 NM more than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 480'000 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 Volvo V50 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 19 cm longer than the Volvo V50, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1307 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 58 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volvo V50 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo V50, so Volvo V50 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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