Renault Laguna 2001 vs Audi A4 1999
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 101 HP | |
Torque: | 148 NM | 140 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 9 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 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 Audi A4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
1180 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
870 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 25 years | 1 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used also on Volkswagen Passat | |
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: | no | yes | |
The Audi A4 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 | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
Renault Laguna is larger. Renault Laguna is 22 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`790 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | high | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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