Renault Laguna 2005 vs Ford Mondeo 2004
| 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: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.1 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | 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. | |||
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 | 2`015 | |
| 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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