Renault Laguna 2012 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Scirocco, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Scirocco. Despite the higher power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2012 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 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 Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 39 cm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1006 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 131 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`972 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Laguna, so Volkswagen Scirocco quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 7200 | |
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