2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 394 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Citroen C5 (286 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C5 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
