Citroen C5 2004 vs Renault Laguna 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 37 HP less power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Renault Laguna. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | 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. | |||
| Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine Renault Laguna 2007 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: | 4.76 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C5 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C5 is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 563 litres | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1658 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Renault Laguna may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.4 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: | 2`120 kg | 2`063 kg | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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