2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2001 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (204 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Laguna | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Laguna | X3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
