Renault Laguna III or Volkswagen Passat B6?

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

In short

Length: Laguna III 4,803 mm, Passat B6 4,774 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Laguna III 508 l, Passat B6 603 l.
Lowest consumption: Laguna III 4.6 l/100 km, Passat B6 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: Laguna III 81–175 kW, Passat B6 75–184 kW.
Standard equipment: Laguna III 31 items (Expression), Passat B6 26 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Laguna III from €2,900 (3 listings); no Passat B6 is listed right now.

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

Volkswagen Passat B62005–2010 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SportlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Laguna III2007–20153 listings · from €2,900	Volkswagen Passat B62005–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,643 mm–4,803 mm	Length4,765 mm–4,774 mm
Width	Width1,811 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,472 mm–1,517 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,690 mm–2,756 mm	Wheelbase2,709 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume423 l–508 l	Trunk volume565 l–603 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,355 kg–1,646 kg	Curb weight1,373 kg–1,673 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2015	Production years2005–2010
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon, Coupe	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines10
Power	Power81–175 kW (110–238 hp)	Power75–184 kW (102–250 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–3.5	Displacement (l)1.4–3.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · 3.5 V6 240 Coupe	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 3.2 FSI 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsExpression · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Expression	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Initiale	Items in the top trim39 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
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 · Interior5 · 4
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 · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety9 · 8
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✓
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 · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings3	Listings0
Price from	Price from€2,900	Price fromnot specified
Average price	Average price€7,067	Average pricenot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Laguna III or Volkswagen Passat B6?

Length: Renault Laguna III 4,803 mm, Volkswagen Passat B6 4,774 mm (a 29 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,756 vs 2,709 mm. Boot: 508 vs 603 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Laguna III or Volkswagen Passat B6?

The most frugal Renault Laguna III uses 4.6 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B6 5.7 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Renault Laguna III or Volkswagen Passat B6?

The strongest Renault Laguna III makes 175 kW (238 hp) (3.5 V6 240 Coupe); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B6 184 kW (250 hp) (3.2 FSI 4Motion).

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