Volvo V70 2005 vs Renault Laguna 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 65 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V70 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. | |||
| Volvo V70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo V70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 1 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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