Volvo V70 2005 vs Renault Laguna 2001
| 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 | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.9 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 130 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.6 | |
| 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 1.7 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 255 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 | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1120 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 | 8 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 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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 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. | |||
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 | ||
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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