2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 441 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
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 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 2008 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Laguna | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Laguna | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 223 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 7.8 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 | 1980 kg | 1539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |