2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 287 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3. 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, 2008 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3. 2008 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C3 2008 Renault Laguna
Make Citroen Renault
Model C3 Laguna
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.6 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.7 seconds 11 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1138 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 70 L


 

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