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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 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, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 500 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Renault Laguna has 70 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| 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`300 | 1`865 | |
| 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 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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