Renault Laguna 2003 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2006
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Jetta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2006 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2006 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`500 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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