2004 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 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, 2004 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A6 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
