2006 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
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 (280 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Laguna | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Laguna | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |