2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Focus (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 21 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus.
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 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Laguna | Focus |
| 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 | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1319 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
