2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 972 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
