Renault Laguna 2013 vs Citroen C5 2010
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 12 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Citroen C5. Despite the higher power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1140 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4 | |
| 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 2013 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: | 4.70 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 8 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 439 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Laguna has 11 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. The Citroen C5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`076 | 2`156 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5000 | |
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