Renault Laguna 2005 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 205 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 19 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1307 litres | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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