2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Mondeo and 2007 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 87 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 2007 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Mondeo | Laguna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
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 | 143 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1437 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |