2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, 2004 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S80 (167 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S80 weights approximately 332 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Volvo S80 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2004 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Laguna | S80 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
