2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 223 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
