Renault Laguna
2.9 24V
190 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1997-2000
Car comparison
Renault Laguna 2.9 24VvsVolkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Volkswagen Golf III
2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp2861 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1994-1997
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Renault Laguna 2.9 24V
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque267 Nm197 lb-ft
- Lightest1,375 kg3,031 lb
- Best power-to-weight138 hp/t103 kW/t7.2 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption8.1 L/100 km29.0 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
- Largest trunk450 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.5 s
- Lowest city consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
- Best performance score50/100
- Best economy score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | RenaultLaguna2.9 24V | VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 267Nm197lb-ft | 245Nm181lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,375kg3,031lb | 1,410kg3,109lb |
| Gross weight | 1,965kg4,332lb | 1,800kg3,968lb |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 88.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 74.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 32.0s Calculated | 33.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3s Calculated | 7.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.5s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated | 135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated | 174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 619km385mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,946cc180cu in | 2,861cc175cu in |
| Length | 4,510mm178in | 4,020mm158in |
| Width | 1,750mm69in | 1,695mm67in |
| Height | 1,430mm56in | 1,405mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,670mm105in | 2,475mm97in |
| Front track | 1,480mm58in | 1,450mm57in |
| Rear track | 1,460mm57in | 1,432mm56in |
| Trunk volume | 450L | 230L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,335L | 587L |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 65L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Renault Laguna 2.9 24VVolkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 SyncroPowerTorque
- Renault Laguna 2.9 24V: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RenaultLaguna2.9 24V | 5,750 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro | 5,800 rpm | 4,200 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | RenaultLaguna2.9 24V | VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.3 s | 7.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.7 s | 7.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 32.0 s | 33.2 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.8 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.2 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.1 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.5 s | 15.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 150 km/h 93 mph | 151 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultLaguna2.9 24V | 190 hp 142 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro | 190 hp 142 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultLaguna2.9 24V | 267 Nm 197 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro | 245 Nm 181 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultLaguna2.9 24V | 1,375 kg 3,031 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro | 1,410 kg 3,109 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultLaguna2.9 24V | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro | 224 km/h 139 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultLaguna2.9 24V | 7.7 s |
| VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro | 7.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro and Renault Laguna 2.9 24V: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultLaguna2.9 24V | 138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro | 135 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RenaultLaguna2.9 24V | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.7 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.5 s | 224 km/h 139 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | RenaultLaguna2.9 24V | VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 267 Nm 197 lb-ft | 245 Nm 181 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.7 s | 7.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,375 kg 3,031 lb | 1,410 kg 3,109 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 619 km 385 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 450 L 15.9 cu ft | 230 L 8.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 135 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 29.57 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,756 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Renault Laguna 2.9 24V
- Has 22 Nm more
- Is 35 kg lighter
- Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 220 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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