2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 64 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 (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Laguna | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |