Renault Laguna 2001 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 4 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | |
| 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 2003 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Laguna, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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