Renault Laguna 2001 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.9 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 135 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: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used only for this car | |
| 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 2001 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Laguna 2001 1.6 engine Mazda 6 2002 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 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, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1712 litres | |
| 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`300 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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