2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2004 Renault Laguna and 2004 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Forester weights approximately 3 kg more than 2004 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Laguna | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
