Renault Laguna (1998 – 2001) vs Alfa Romeo 156 (1997 – 2003): specs compared
Both offer around 194 hp at most. The Alfa Romeo 156 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.7 s. The Renault Laguna has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 5.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,205 kg against 1,225 kg. At 4,511 mm, the Renault Laguna is 81 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156.
| Specification |
Renault
Laguna
1998 – 2001
|
Alfa Romeo
156
1997 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1997 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 194 hp | 105 – 192 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 267 Nm | 144 – 305 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 14.2 s | 7.3 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 235 km/h | 188 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 11.0 L/100 km | 5.8 – 11.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,511 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,415 – 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,205 – 1,400 kg | 1,225 – 1,360 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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