2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 310 kg more than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Laguna. (280 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Santa Fe | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
