Renault Laguna 2008 vs Audi A5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi Q5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Laguna is 2 cm longer than the Audi A5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 32 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. This could mean that the Renault Laguna uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`017 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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