2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 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 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S80. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 224 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (270 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Laguna | S80 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
