Renault Laguna 2007 vs Kia Ceed 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 10 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.5 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2007 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
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`051 | 1`970 | |
| 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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