Renault Laguna 2008 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Used only for this car | |
| 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 2008 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Laguna 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but lower. Renault Laguna is 8 cm longer than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Laguna is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1502 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`950 kg | 1`875 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 5200 | |
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