2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. Both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2005 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 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 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Mondeo | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |