2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 9 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 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 299 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna.
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, 2000 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Prius |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| 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 | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
