2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 137 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, 2007 Citroen C5 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C5 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 11.8 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 | 1517 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
