Renault Megane 2006 vs Renault Laguna 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP less power than Renault Laguna, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.5 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 25 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 | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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