2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2008 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 8 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 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 35 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 2008 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2008 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2008 Subaru Tribeca 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. 2008 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Laguna | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
