2002 Renault Laguna vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 11 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. Both 2002 Renault Laguna and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (163 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 335 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.
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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Renault Laguna | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Renault | Hyundai |
Model | Laguna | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |