Renault Laguna 2008 vs Mazda 6 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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 | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 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 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| 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 2008 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 | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 519 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Renault Laguna has 96 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`972 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 2400 | |
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