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Renault Laguna 2008 fuel consumption

Renault Laguna from 2008 to 2012 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 16% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 14% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 18% higher. Starting from 2008 Renault Laguna average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was similar to average, at 2009 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersRenault LagunaAll carmakersRenault Laguna
2008+12%+13% +13%+11%
Show all years
2009+14%+13% +14%+11%
2010+16%+13% +16%+11%
2011+19%+13% +19%+11%
2012+21%+13% +23%+11%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Renault Laguna.

2008 - 2012

Renault Laguna 2008 coupe fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines23.8 MPG
9.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+12%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines35.4 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines33.0 MPG
7.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+10%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Renault Laguna 2008 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.1 liters per 100 km or 19% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Renault Laguna with automatic transmission consumes around 0.9 litres per 100 km or 13% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Renault Laguna advertised fuel economy is slightly worse than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Renault Laguna 2008 Coupe 2.0 dCi 150 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Renault Laguna with 3.5 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Renault Laguna 2008 Coupe 3.5 V6 240 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Renault Laguna 2008 Coupe 2.0 16V T 170 HP automatic 26.7 MPG
8.8 l/100km
23.8 MPG
9.9 l/100km+13%
Renault Laguna 2008 Coupe 2.0 16V T GT 205 HP automatic 28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Renault Laguna 2008 Coupe 2.0 dCi 150 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km+14%
Renault Laguna 2008 Coupe 2.0 dCi 150 HP automatic 33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+9%
Renault Laguna 2008 Coupe 2.0 dCi GT 180 HP manual 36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km+9%
3.0 liter diesel engine
Renault Laguna 2008 Coupe 3.0 dCi 235 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
3.5 liter petrol engine
Renault Laguna 2008 Coupe 3.5 V6 240 HP automatic 23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.