2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 85 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.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Laguna | Forester |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |