Renault Laguna 2003 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 17 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.2 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Laguna 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 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 28 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`995 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 765 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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