2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Scion tC
To start off, 2006 Scion tC is newer by 6 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Scion tC (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 254 kg more than 2006 Scion tC.
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, 2006 Scion tC (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2006 Scion tC | |
Make | Renault | Scion |
Model | Laguna | tC |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |