Citroen C5 2008 vs Renault Laguna 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 3 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Renault Laguna. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 370'000 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 C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine: The Peugeot EW10A (RFJ) is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine introduced in 2005 as an updated version of the older EW10J4, adapted to meet Euro 4 emissions standards. In general, the engine is considered fairly reliable and uncomplicated for its class, with relatively low repair costs and good overall durability when maintained ... More about Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C5 is larger. Citroen C5 is 3 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 508 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1 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`183 kg | 1`940 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Laguna has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C5, so Renault Laguna quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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