2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 4171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
