Renault Laguna 2005 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna and Renault Megane have the same engine power, but Renault Laguna torque is 20 NM less than Renault Megane. Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.4 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 20 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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