2002 Renault Laguna vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (163 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 445 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Laguna | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Renault | Jeep |
| Model | Laguna | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
