Renault Laguna III or Volkswagen Passat B7?

2007–2015 vs 2010–2014 · Liftback/Wagon/Coupe vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Laguna III 4,803 mm, Passat B7 4,771 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Laguna III 508 l, Passat B7 603 l.
Lowest consumption: Laguna III 4.6 l/100 km, Passat B7 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Laguna III 81–175 kW, Passat B7 77–220 kW.
Standard equipment: Laguna III 31 items (Expression), Passat B7 30 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Laguna III from €2,900 (3 listings); no Passat B7 is listed right now.

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

Volkswagen Passat B72010–2014 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, R-LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Laguna III2007–20153 listings · from €2,900	Volkswagen Passat B72010–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,643 mm–4,803 mm	Length4,769 mm–4,771 mm
Width	Width1,811 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,470 mm–1,516 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,690 mm–2,756 mm	Wheelbase2,711 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 weight1,369 kg–1,774 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2015	Production years2010–2014
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)	Power77–220 kW (105–299 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–3.5	Displacement (l)1.4–3.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
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 consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · 3.5 V6 240 Coupe	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · 3.6 FSI 4Motion Variant
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 trim30 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Initiale	Items in the top trim41 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
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—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
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 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
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—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 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✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
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 B7?

Length: Renault Laguna III 4,803 mm, Volkswagen Passat B7 4,771 mm (a 32 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,756 vs 2,711 mm. Boot: 508 vs 603 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Laguna III or Volkswagen Passat B7?

The most frugal Renault Laguna III uses 4.6 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B7 4.4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Renault Laguna III or Volkswagen Passat B7?

The strongest Renault Laguna III makes 175 kW (238 hp) (3.5 V6 240 Coupe); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B7 220 kW (299 hp) (3.6 FSI 4Motion Variant).

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