Renault Megane 2003 vs Renault Laguna 2001
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Renault Laguna. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 26 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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