2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Citroen Xsara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 349 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
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 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Xsara | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |