Ford Mondeo 2003 vs Renault Laguna 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Laguna, but torque is 1 NM less than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 600 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 | 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Laguna 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 2005 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 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 15 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 430 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 70 litres more trunk space than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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