2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Laguna (139 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Renault Laguna (195 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C5 | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 9.1 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 | 1446 kg | 1444 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |