Renault Laguna 2005 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 15 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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