2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo 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. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 322 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Laguna | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Laguna | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |