Renault Laguna 2001 vs Volvo XC70 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 43 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC70 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. | |||
| 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 Volvo XC70 2002 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 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 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, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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