2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, 2005 Saturn ION is newer by 5 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn ION (140 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 141 kg more than 2005 Saturn ION.
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, 2005 Saturn ION (197 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2005 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Renault | Saturn |
| Model | Laguna | ION |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |
