2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 12 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 420 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Renault | Audi |
Model | Laguna | A5 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |