2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 265 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 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Renault Laguna 2012 Subaru Forester
Make Renault Subaru
Model Laguna Forester
Year Released 2000 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 106 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 153 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4559 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2616 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L