Renault Laguna 2010 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 140 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, but torque is 10 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Despite less power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo 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: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1680 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Laguna has 19 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4800 | |
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