Renault Laguna 2005 vs Citroen C5 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 60 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 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: | 14 years | 7 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 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. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2005 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: | 4.58 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Laguna is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 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`550 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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