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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (131 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (108 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 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Renault Laguna (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen Xsara 2006 Renault Laguna
Make Citroen Renault
Model Xsara Laguna
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 131 HP
Torque 147 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 196 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.2 seconds 10.1 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 1242 kg 1032 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 70 L


 

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