Renault Laguna 2003 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2003 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Laguna 2003 2.0 engine Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 527 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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