2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 224 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.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1509 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
