Renault Laguna 2008 vs Kia Ceed 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 62 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 165 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 Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 560 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2009 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Kia Ceed 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.53 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but lower. Renault Laguna is 31 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 534 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 26 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. This could mean that the Renault Laguna uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Renault Laguna can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia Ceed has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Laguna, so Kia Ceed quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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