2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Citroen C8
To start off, 2010 Citroen C8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. Both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2010 Citroen C8 are equipped with a 2,946 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C8 weights approximately 297 kg more than 2005 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, 2010 Citroen C8 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2010 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Renault | Citroen |
| Model | Laguna | C8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
