Renault Laguna I or Volkswagen Passat B4?

1993–2000 vs 1993–1996 · Liftback/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Laguna I 4,625 mm, Passat B4 4,610 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Laguna I 500 l, Passat B4 640 l.
Lowest consumption: Laguna I 5.5 l/100 km, Passat B4 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: Laguna I 61–123 kW, Passat B4 55–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Laguna I 17 items (RN), Passat B4 16 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Laguna I1993–2000 · 11 engines · RN, RT, RXE, RXTSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B41993–1996 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, CaratSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Laguna I1993–2000no listings	Volkswagen Passat B41993–1996no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,508 mm–4,625 mm	Length4,605 mm–4,610 mm
Width	Width1,752 mm	Width1,706 mm–1,720 mm
Height	Height1,422 mm–1,470 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,462 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,670 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume440 l–500 l	Trunk volume465 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,215 kg–1,400 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,370 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–2000	Production years1993–1996
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines9
Power	Power61–123 kW (83–167 hp)	Power55–128 kW (75–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–3.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 3.0 V6	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsRN · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · RN	Items in the base trim16 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · RXE	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort3 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
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 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Laguna I or Volkswagen Passat B4?

Length: Renault Laguna I 4,625 mm, Volkswagen Passat B4 4,610 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,670 vs 2,625 mm. Boot: 500 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Laguna I or Volkswagen Passat B4?

The most frugal Renault Laguna I uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 dTi); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B4 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Renault Laguna I or Volkswagen Passat B4?

The strongest Renault Laguna I makes 123 kW (167 hp) (3.0 V6); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B4 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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