Citroen C5 2003 vs Renault Laguna 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 60 HP less power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Renault Laguna. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2005 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 4 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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