Renault Laguna 2005 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 32 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 73 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.55 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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