2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2011 GMC Envoy is newer by 11 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1050 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 2011 GMC Envoy 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, 2011 GMC Envoy 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, 2011 GMC Envoy (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2011 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Renault | GMC |
| Model | Laguna | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
