Volvo XC70 2002 vs Renault Laguna 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 43 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Renault Laguna. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 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 XC70 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1120 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | 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 XC70 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 XC70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine Renault Laguna 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Laguna 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 3 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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