Volkswagen Passat Variant (1997 – 2000) vs Renault Laguna Estate (1998 – 2001): specs compared
Both offer around 193 hp at most. The Volkswagen Passat Variant has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. At 4,680 mm, the Volkswagen Passat Variant is 50 mm longer than the Renault Laguna Estate.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
1997 – 2000
|
Renault
Laguna Estate
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | Variant · Estate / wagon | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 8 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 95 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 310 Nm | 148 – 267 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 13.8 s | 7.9 – 14.4 s |
| Top speed | 178 – 232 km/h | 175 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 10.7 L/100 km | 5.7 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,670 – 4,680 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,458 – 1,500 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,254 – 1,494 kg | 1,260 – 1,455 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.