2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 161 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
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 (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Laguna | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1224 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
