Renault Laguna 2005 vs Kia Ceed 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 8 HP less power than Kia Ceed, but torque is 5 NM more than Kia Ceed. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.6 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | 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. Kia Ceed 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 2005 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 2005 2.0 engine 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: | 4.70 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.53 m | |
| Renault Laguna is 21 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 534 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Laguna has 59 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: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.6 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): | 1`300 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
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