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: | 170 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand 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. | |||
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 (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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