Renault Laguna 2007 vs Ford Focus 2008
| 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 | 9.4 seconds | |
| Renault Laguna engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 10 NM more than Ford Focus. Despite less power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 33 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
| Renault Laguna has 5 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Laguna has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Focus, so Renault Laguna quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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