2004 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2009 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Tucson.
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, 2009 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Tucson. 2009 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2004 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2004 Hyundai Tucson will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Hyundai Tucson | 2009 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Hyundai | Renault |
Model | Tucson | Laguna |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |