Renault Laguna 2002 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, 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. | |||
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`500 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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