Renault Laguna 2012 vs Smart ForTwo 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 0.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 54 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 96 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 7.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 33 litres | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Laguna) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Smart ForTwo) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.57 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but lower. Renault Laguna is 195 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 27 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 220 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 203 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 2 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`972 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Smart ForTwo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Smart ForTwo, so Smart ForTwo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 7600 | |
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