2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 2010 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2010 Renault Laguna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
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, 2010 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avensis | 2010 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Avensis | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
