2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2006 Citroen Xsara and 2006 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (138 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Citroen Xsara. 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, 2006 Renault Laguna (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara. 2006 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Xsara | Laguna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |