Renault Laguna 2005 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 14 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Used also on Mazda MPV | |
| 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 | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Laguna is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1712 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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