Car comparison

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsRenault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Safrane I (B54)

3.0 Biturbo (B545)

263 hp2963 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1993-1996
VS

Renault Laguna II

3.0 V6 24V

207 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    263 hp
    196 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V

  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
Power
263hp196kW
207hp154kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
285Nm210lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
693km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,963cc181cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,763mm188in
4,576mm180in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,766mm109in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,480mm58in
Trunk volume
390L
430L
Max trunk volume-
1,330L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): Power / Torque
  • Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V6,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
34.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
207 hp
154 kW

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has 56 hp more than Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 56 hp (42 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
285 Nm
210 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
1,505 kg
3,318 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
250 km/h
155 mph
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)7.2 s
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) and Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
667 km
414 mi
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
693 km
431 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
207 hp
154 kW
8.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
Power
263 hp
196 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
693 km
431 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 78 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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