Renault Laguna 2005 vs Citroen C5 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 30 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Suzuki Grand Vitara | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.5 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: | 1`500 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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