2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 10 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2010 Kia Sorento 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. 2010 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | Laguna | Sorento |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |