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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

RENAULT Laguna 1994-1998 13 Photos
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At the beginning of the '90s, Renault started to upgrade its lineup and to change the names of its vehicles, from numbers to names. The 1994 Laguna was a good example. A car that came to replace the aged Renault 21.

Patrick LeQuement, the chief-designer from Renault, started to shape the car in the late '80s. The new, curved-style era started to catch-up with the European design themes, and models such as Ford Mondeo and Opel Vectra were shaped accordingly. The car shape was ready by the beginning of 1990, but the project was postponed for another year when the road-tests were started.

In 1993 the final product was launched in November, after the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 2 ½ box design was usual for the Renault brand, who used that type for the Renault 20, 25, and Safrane, which was launched in 1992. The new headlights were longer and curved, unlike the square type from the previous models. Also, the taillights had rounded edges.

The interior featured five seats with rear folding bench, to extend the trunk space. The driver had a modern dashboard and an airbag. Later models had dual front airbags.

For the engines, the Laguna offered various options, both gasoline and diesel units. The most powerful version was a 3.0-liter V6 bi-turbo with 267 hp.

RENAULT Laguna 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
  5 gasoline engines
  • 1.8L 5MT FWD (95 HP)
  • 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (140 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 24V 4AT FWD (194 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 5MT FWD (170 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 2.2L D 5MT FWD (84 HP)
  • 2.2L dT 5MT FWD (116 HP)

RENAULT Laguna
1.8L 5MT FWD (95 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (95 HP)
Cylinders:4
Displacement:1783 cm3
Power:70 KW @ 5750 RPM
95 HP @ 5750 RPM
94 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:105 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM
142 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177.6 in (4511 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.89 in (1,481/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2676.4 lbs (1214 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3891.2 lbs (1765 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:202.3 g/km

RENAULT Laguna
2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (140 HP)
Cylinders:4
Displacement:1948 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 6000 RPM
140 HP @ 6000 RPM
138 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:134 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
182 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:177.6 in (4511 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2777.8 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:192.2 g/km

RENAULT Laguna
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5400 RPM
115 HP @ 5400 RPM
114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
168 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177.6 in (4511 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2678.6 lbs (1215 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:211.8 g/km

RENAULT Laguna
3.0L V6 24V 4AT FWD (194 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 24V 4AT FWD (194 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2946 cm3
Power:143 KW @ 5750 RPM
194 HP @ 5750 RPM
192 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:197 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
267 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:177.6 in (4511 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3075.4 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4365.2 lbs (1980 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined:20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:278.5 g/km

RENAULT Laguna
3.0L V6 5MT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2963 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5500 RPM
170 HP @ 5500 RPM
168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:173 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
235 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:136.7 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/60VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:177.6 in (4511 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3079.9 lbs (1397 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4265.9 lbs (1935 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.3 mpg US (17.7 L/100Km)
Highway:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Combined:19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:292.7 g/km

RENAULT Laguna
2.2L D 5MT FWD (84 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L D 5MT FWD (84 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2188 cm3
Power:62 KW @ 4500 RPM
84 HP @ 4500 RPM
83 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque:105 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM
142 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:177.6 in (4511 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2888.1 lbs (1310 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4243.9 lbs (1925 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190.8 g/km

RENAULT Laguna
2.2L dT 5MT FWD (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L dT 5MT FWD (116 HP)
Cylinders:4
Displacement:2188 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 4300 RPM
116 HP @ 4300 RPM
114 BHP @ 4300 RPM
Torque:173 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
234 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:177.6 in (4511 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3042.4 lbs (1380 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4387.2 lbs (1990 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway:45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190.8 g/km
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