2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen Xsara (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 11 kg more than 2004 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Citroen Xsara (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna. 2004 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Xsara | Laguna |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1401 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |