Renault Laguna 2008 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: | 205 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 60 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.47 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): | 2`045 | 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 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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