2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 177 kg more than 2003 Renault Laguna.
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, 2005 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2003 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C5 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
