Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Renault Laguna 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 33 HP less power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Renault Laguna. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.4 | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 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: | 23 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen Berlingo, Citroen Xantia, Rover 400 | 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 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: | 4.17 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 41 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: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Citroen Xsara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen Xsara has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Laguna, so Citroen Xsara quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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