Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Renault Laguna III?

2005–2010 vs 2007–2015 · Sedan vs Liftback/Wagon/Coupe

In short

Length: Optima II / Magentis (MG) 4,735 mm, Laguna III 4,803 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Optima II / Magentis (MG) 420 l, Laguna III 508 l.
Lowest consumption: Optima II / Magentis (MG) 6 l/100 km, Laguna III 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: Optima II / Magentis (MG) 103–142 kW, Laguna III 81–175 kW.
Standard equipment: Optima II / Magentis (MG) 21 items (LX), Laguna III 31 items (Expression).
On Autodrom: Laguna III from €2,900 (3 listings); no Optima II / Magentis (MG) is listed right now.

Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)2005–2010 · 8 engines · LX, EX, SXSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Laguna III2007–2015 · 12 engines · Expression, Dynamique, Initiale, PrivilegeSpecifications →3 listings from €2,900 →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG)2005–2010no listings	Renault Laguna III2007–20153 listings · from €2,900
Dimensions
Length	Length4,735 mm	Length4,643 mm–4,803 mm
Width	Width1,805 mm	Width1,811 mm
Height	Height1,480 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,445 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,720 mm	Wheelbase2,690 mm–2,756 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume420 l	Trunk volume423 l–508 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,415 kg–1,550 kg	Curb weight1,355 kg–1,646 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2010	Production years2007–2015
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeLiftback, Wagon, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines12
Power	Power103–142 kW (140–193 hp)	Power81–175 kW (110–238 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.7	Displacement (l)1.5–3.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDi	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.7 V6 193	Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · 3.5 V6 240 Coupe
Top speed	Top speed222 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Expression
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · LX	Items in the base trim31 · Expression
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · EX	Items in the top trim47 · Initiale
Equipment · Comfort5 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings3
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€2,900
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€7,067

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Renault Laguna III?

Length: Renault Laguna III 4,803 mm, Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) 4,735 mm (a 68 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,756 vs 2,720 mm. Boot: 508 vs 420 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Renault Laguna III?

The most frugal Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) uses 6 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi); the most frugal Renault Laguna III 4.6 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110).

Which is more powerful — Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) or Renault Laguna III?

The strongest Kia Optima II / Magentis (MG) makes 142 kW (193 hp) (2.7 V6 193); the strongest Renault Laguna III 175 kW (238 hp) (3.5 V6 240 Coupe).

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