Renault Laguna 2005 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 20 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 45 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Renault Laguna uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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