Renault Laguna 2013 vs Citroen C5 2010
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 2 HP less power than Citroen C5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.0 | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1740 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 8 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 439 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Laguna has 11 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. The Citroen C5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`958 | 2`041 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5200 | |
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