Renault Laguna 2006 vs Volvo XC70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 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: | 175 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 12 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.6 | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2000: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2006 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. Volvo XC70 2004 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation. The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.56 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Renault Laguna has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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