Renault Laguna 2001 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.3 | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Laguna 2001 1.9 engine Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but lower. Renault Laguna is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1677 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 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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