Renault Laguna 2005 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna and Alfa Romeo 159 have the same engine power, but Renault Laguna torque is 20 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 980 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2005 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 4 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 159, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 445 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 30 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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