2002 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2010 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 8 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna. 2002 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2010 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2010 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Laguna | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Renault | Pontiac |
Model | Laguna | Vibe |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |