Renault Laguna 2012 vs Toyota Celica 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 27 HP more power than Toyota Celica, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Toyota Celica. Despite the higher power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.7 | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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 2012 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 2012 2.0 engine Toyota Celica 1999 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Celica 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.32 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger. Renault Laguna is 30 cm longer than the Toyota Celica, 9 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Celica, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2000 | |
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