Citroen Xsara 2001 vs Renault Laguna 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 9 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1160 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen Xsara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Citroen C5, Peugeot 607 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen Xsara 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Laguna 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 39 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Citroen Xsara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara, so Citroen Xsara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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