Renault Laguna 2012 vs Lexus RC 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 205 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RC is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 36 HP less power than Lexus RC, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Lexus RC. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.8 | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RC, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 840 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. | |||
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 (Lexus RC) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 294 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Laguna has 129 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RC. The Lexus RC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.3 metres less than that of the Lexus RC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`923 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | no data | |
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